What we’re doing in the most food insecure region of the country

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Gini, In order to transform our food landscape, we need to work within communities to find unique solutions — which is why I'm so excited about our efforts in the Mississippi Delta. Mississippians have dealt with high rates of food insecurity for years. With nearly 16% of households unable to provide adequate food, Mississippi has been ranked the most food insecure state in the country - and residents of the Delta region often suffer the most. That's why Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) is working with stakeholders throughout the region to make fruits and vegetables more affordable, accessible, and visible through community-centered change focused on empowering young people. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to healthy and nutritious food — no matter where they live. You can help make it happen with your gift to PHA today! Our work in the Mississippi Delta began in 2020, when we kicked off community listening sessions to hear from residents about the food future they saw for themselves. The feedback was clear: a better food system for the Mississippi Delta must embrace the "Next, the New, and the Native." It must connect with the next generation of young people, who too often leave the Delta because of a lack of opportunity. It must elevate new and innovative ways to build a strong food system. And, it must embrace the region's unique cultural and culinary history and variety of native vegetables. From these sessions, we developed a three-year plan to make fruits and vegetables more affordable, accessible, and visible in the Mississippi Delta working hand-in-hand with the community. FIGHT FOR FOOD EQUITY In order to make this work happen, Gini — we need support from the PHA community. We're building relationships, connecting communities, and driving positive change in neighborhoods just like yours. And with your help, we're combining national best practices with local knowledge and resources to uplift health and transform our food system. This change won't happen overnight. It requires steady and reliable support from people like you. That's why I'm hoping that we can count on your generosity today. Support our work in the Mississippi Delta and across the country. Together we can build a better food future for all Americans! With gratitude, Jason Wilson Head of Communications Partnership for a Healthier America Follow Us: P.O. Box 1200 | Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678-9998 Question? Email us at social@ahealthieramerica.org or call (202) 842-9001  Partnership for a Healthier America is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.  Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences