open-austin / breakout-groups

Breakout groups that meet at Open Austin

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About the group

Problem Statement: During the academic year, many students rely on school meals for breakfast and lunch. In the summer, students and families seek a reliable alternative, but information on summer meals sites is often lacking.

Project & Discussion on data.world

Resource for improving access to healthy foods. mobile markets, farmers markets.

Group leaders

Selene - https://github.com/sya Sarah (City of Austin Health & Human Services) - Sarah.SteinLobovits@austintexas.gov Sean

Who we're looking for

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Tools

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Relevant Links

food_access

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What problem are we trying to solve?

Healthy food locations

Help communities in need of healthier food options find 'healthy food locations' near them
Develop dynamic maps based on the locations

SNAP Application

Assess what makes the SNAP process so arduous, why aren't people using their SNAP benefits?
Make the SNAP application an easier process for Austin residents

Who will benefit (directly and indirectly) from this project?

Communities throughout Austin that 1. Use SNAP or 2. Want to find healthy food near them

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