transportation coordination network presented by krista garofalo treasure coast food bank
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Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition
Transportation Coordination Network
Presented by
Krista Garofalo
Treasure Coast Food Bank
Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition
Established in July 2011
Tasked with developing a comprehensive plan to end hunger on the Treasure Coast
Local coalitions: Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties
Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition
To serve as a community-wide forum for discussing food and hunger issues,
To foster coordination between sectors in the food system and myriad hunger fighters,
To evaluate and produce recommended policies that will lead to a hunger free Treasure Coast, and
To recommend programs and services that address local hunger needs.
Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition
Coalition Priorities
Resource Assessment
Transportation & Logistics
Gardening & Nutrition Education
Promotion of Food Assistance Services
Transportation Coordination Network
The Transportation Coordination Network (TCN) provides safe, dependable, affordable and courteous transit service that will help bridge transportation gaps within the community.
Transportation Coordination Network
TCN comprises social service agencies and coordinated contractors that have forged a local partnership.
Assist county residents with physical, developmental or economic challenges that have limited access to services within the county.
Coordination contractors will by transporting residents to meal sites, jobs or other services.
TCN offers transportation to and from local destinations outside the local transit operator hours, including evenings and weekends.
Transportation Coordination NetworkTypes of Trips
Medical appointments Nutritional needs Groceries Work / Employment training College Shopping Recreational Support Group(s) Other
Transportation Coordination NetworkCommunity Partners
Agricultural and Labor Program Inc. ARC of St. Lucie County Area Agency on Aging Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie
County Coalition for Independent Living
Solutions Council on Aging of St. Lucie County Division of Blind Services Division of Vocational Rehab
Early Learning Coalition Gulfstream Goodwill Helping People Succeed Lake forest Place (Assisted
Living) Mustard Seed Ministries Sarah’s Kitchen St. Lucie County Treasure Coast Food Bank United for Families Workforce Solutions
Transportation Coordination NetworkTransportation Partners
Arbor Care Transportation Services
Nativity Group Home, Inc.
Elite Charter Services LLC
Divine Hands of Care, Inc.
ARC of St. Lucie County
Transportation Coordination NetworkNext Steps
Train Travel Trainers (video created) Establish Volunteer Driver Program Establish Transit Database/Voucher System
(Monitoring, tracking and reporting) Increase Transportation Partners Identify Grants opportunities for
transportation funding Expand effort on the Treasure Coast
Early Success
ARC of St. Lucie County currently transporting individuals i.e.: Disabled and low income individuals to: Job-Training, Employment Sites Dependents of low income to childcare
Transport college students to local state college using grant funds
