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CSNS Mecklenburg: Strengthening Community Relationship to End Child Hunger

CSNS Mecklenburg: Strengthening Community Relationship to End Child Hunger
2021
Share Our Strength, American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)
Author(s): 
American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) and No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength
CSNS Mecklenburg: Strengthening Community Relationship to End Child Hunger
Source Sector(s)
Non-profit
Benefits Program
Other Supplemental Nutrition Programs
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Level of Government
County
Location
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Format
Case Study

This report outlines how the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services (DSS) is leading an initiative to coordinate nutrition supports across government and community partners to streamline access to resources that improve food security for families in Mecklenburg County. Through this project, households experiencing food insecurity will not only have a better understanding of the resources and services available to them, but also will find it easier to apply for public benefit programs.