Treasure Coast Hunger Free Community Coalition

Transportation Coordination Network

Presented byKrista 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 NetworkThe 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 ServicesNativity Group Home, Inc.Elite Charter Services LLCDivine 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

Questions?

Krista GarofaloTreasure Coast Food Bank

772-489-5676 or kgarofalo@tcfoodbank.org