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Food Insecurity in rural communities is a hidden issue. Thanks to NPX there is now a tool to inform, educate and correct misconceptions about the size and scope of the food insecurity issue.
Author: Paul Wagenaar
FOOD INSECURITY & STIGMA
Blogger’s note: I don’t often re-write a blog, however I felt my first blog on this subject was somehow lacking. Stigma is a huge issue for Food Insecurity and hopefully you will find this revised post better able to communicate the importance of being aware and then taking action on eliminating Stigma
Stigma and Food Insecurity
All of us are affected by social stigma. On occasion, we are the victim of it. Other times we can perpetuate it. Stigma and bias can result from the best of intentions as easily as it can be the result of ignorance. People may want to impose their concept of “what is right” or to help someone to “avoid making a mistake.” Stigma is especially prevalent for people who suffer from poverty or are from marginalized communities.
Making a difference …
The problems we face as individuals, in our work, with our families, and as a society often can seem incredibly overwhelming.
You can’t change everything, but you can change some things, start where you are. Try these suggestions; they work, and they can help you to make a difference …
Building Culture = Building Success
Building a solid culture and a solid team isn’t easy. It is worth the time however, and it is worth the investment … every time. Here are some proven ideas to consider, they have worked for others and many of them can be done quite easily and inexpensively.
The antithesis of leadership
This past week I read an article about a premier that was considering a cabinet shuffle, in essence because not enough of his cabinet ministers were supporting him. Senior political advisors were recommending that those unsupportive ministers be moved out because they cared too much about their ridings and not enough about supporting the premier.
The fact that a senior leader “thinks” that, much less “quotes” something like that is what sparked this post.
A place to start
As an organization, owner, executive director, manager, volunteer or as a co-worker, you may know someone who does not have or really doesn’t understand “tenant’s insurance”.
12 things I’ll bet you didn’t know about food.
Most people don’t think about food insecurity when they think about food in Canada. Food insecure people regularly don’t have enough to eat for themselves or their families. Canada is one of the richest countries in the world, but yet we have a food insecurity problem that needs to have a spotlight shone it.
Day to Day Management
Although the focus of this post is on “Retail Management,” the issues discussed are transferable to many other sectors.
Retail management can make you feel like a “pin-ball” some days as you juggle the inevitable day to day questions and issues that fill a manager’s or supervisor’s day. It is important to remember that the interruptions that keep you from doing your job actually are your job! Taking care of your associate’s questions and allowing them to look after your customers or your clients is really, what makes a manager successful.
Understanding Insurance
As an organization, owner, manager or supervisor, volunteer, or as a co-worker, do you know someone that you suspect does not have or really does not understand what insurance they should have?