Public Health Presents: Ramsey County Food Security Assessment

Join us for Public Health Presents on Wednesday, August 23 at the Rondo Community Library in Saint Paul.

Learn how Ramsey County facilitated a Food Security Needs Assessment using qualitative and quantitative data to address their role in supporting greater food security. The assessment was rooted in community engagement and included broad stakeholder input from partners across the food system.  

The presentation will also share the process and the findings of the assessment and discuss next steps for a county to combat food insecurity. The results are being used to build a more resilient food system for all residents, especially those who are most vulnerable to food insecurity, such as our racially and ethnically diverse communities. 

Presenters:

• Carissa Dillon, MPH, RD, Ramsey County Planning Manager
• Sarah Auten, MA, Ramsey County Planning and Evaluation Analyst

What you will learn: 

• The assessment process of qualitative and quantitative data collection, with a particular focus on community engagement and how to utilize county-specific primary data for strategic planning. 
• How to apply findings to address food insecurity by incorporating a race and health equity lens. 
• A general understanding of the general status of food insecurity on Ramsey County community members. 

The presentation will include questions and discussion.

Registration is required: ramseycounty.us/PHpresents

Public Health Presents is an education and information series sponsored by Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health. The series is hosted by the department’s Racial and Health Equity Leadership Team (RHELT).

For more information, contact the Racial and Health Equity Leadership team at [email protected].