Food Bank and Pantry Distribution of Nutrient-Dense Foods

Year: 2017

Resolution Number: 57

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status: Complete

Author(s): Miriam Janelle-RienstraBareman, Linh-An Cao, Anne Drolet, Guneet Kaleka, Thomas LaRouere, David Lee, and Brent Oldham

Sponsor: John Winterholler

On behalf of: Medical Student Section

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate for programs that incentivize and provide resources for food banks and pantries to design and institute translatable nutrient-driven food distribution methodologies, initiatives that promote sustainable sourcing of healthier food options, and dissemination of user-friendly resources and education on healthier eating; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to advocate for programs that incentivize and provide resources for food banks and pantries to design and institute translatable nutrient-driven food distribution methodologies, initiatives that promote sustainable sourcing of healthier food options, and dissemination of user-friendly resources and education on healthier eating.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Food Bank and Pantry Distribution of Nutrient-Dense Foods

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org