Understanding Food Insecurity in North Philadelphia

Cindy·

Food Insecurity

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Grade Level12th Grade

SubjectFood Insecurity

Original Prompt

Can you make a graphic organizer using the directions attached and the following article as a reference. On Feb. 27, the Umoja Community Fridge opened on Jefferson Street near 22nd to provide 24/7 access to necessities like food, water, baby food, hygiene products and menstrual products. There are nearly 30 community fridges around Philadelphia where donations are needed. Community fridges provide healthy resources to meet people’s basic needs, said Ajima Olaghere, a criminal justice professor.

This document explores the concept of food insecurity in North Philadelphia, defining what a food desert is and discussing its implications on the community. It highlights statistics such as the percentage of residents affected by food insecurity and the rising food prices that contribute to the issue. The learning objective encourages students to analyze food insecurity and develop empathy through creating graphic organizers. The resource includes key vocabulary associated with food insecurity, prompts for empathizing with those affected, an article analysis on community fridges, and a solutions brainstorm for local actions that can be taken to alleviate the problem. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement, such as the potential role of Temple University, and guides students through constructing a mini-argument about addressing food insecurity.