Title: Explain ways to help clients access food.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Managing Nutritional Needs

Explanation should include

- identifying food scarcity and need in clients
- identifying tools and services that allow clients to shop independently (e.g., adaptive devices, transportation services, grocery delivery services, meal delivery services)
- accessing food and nutrition-related services (e.g., signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program [SNAP]/Electronic Benefits Transfer [EBT])
- supplementing a client’s food budget (e.g., food pantries)
- identifying remaining gaps and services needed in the community.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are examples of misleading food labels?

Communication

- How can human services providers help clients sign up for services?

Leadership

- How can nutrition information be made more accessible?

Management

- How can a human services professional advocate for increased access to fresh and healthy foods for all clients?