Unlock Food Access: Smart Strategies Beyond SNAP
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Harvard Business School" - Mentioned as the institution Kevin Curry graduated from, highlighting his background and the contrast with his experience needing SNAP benefits.
Videos & Documentaries
- "Life Kit" - The podcast series itself, where Kevin Curry has been a guest before to discuss meal prep strategies.
Research & Studies
- Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Trial (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) - Mentioned as a groundbreaking experimental mRNA vaccine trial for pancreatic cancer.
Tools & Software
- Uber - Mentioned as a service some Harvard Business School graduates were driving for during a financial crisis.
- Flash Food - An app that allows users to purchase discounted food from grocers that would otherwise go to waste.
- Too Good To Go - An app similar to Flash Food, offering discounted food from grocers to combat food waste.
Articles & Papers
- Instagram Post from Kevin Curry - The post that inspired the episode, sharing tips for affording food during financial hardship.
People Mentioned
- Kevin Curry (Founder of Fit Men Cook) - Guest on the podcast, sharing his experiences and tips for affording food when money is tight.
- Caseworker (SNAP Office) - Mentioned for changing Kevin Curry's perspective on receiving assistance.
- Educator friend - Mentioned for providing insights on school programs for children.
Organizations & Institutions
- National Hunger Hotline - A resource for finding local food pantries, soup kitchens, and Meals on Wheels.
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Social Work Office - A resource for veterans seeking additional benefits and assistance.
- Food Pantries - Various types of food pantries, including those with fresh produce days, partnerships with farms and grocers, and mobile pantries.
- Schools - Specifically mentioned for offering early breakfast and after-school programs that provide food for children.
- Seek Gurdwaras - Sikh places of worship that offer free communal meals (langar) to everyone.
- Grocery Stores - Mentioned in the context of seeking discounts and identifying when to shop for deals.
Courses & Educational Resources
- Fit Men Cook - Kevin Curry's platform, where he shares recipes and cooking strategies.
Websites & Online Resources
- Fit Men Cook - Kevin Curry's website.
- joinbuilt.com/kit - Website for Built, a service that allows users to earn points on rent payments.
- mskcc.org/give - Website for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for donations.
- applecard.com - Website for Apple Card terms and conditions.
- gmc.com - Website for GMC vehicles.
- capitalone.com/commercial - Website for Capital One Commercial Bank.
- dsw.com - Website for DSW shoes.
Other Resources
- SNAP Benefits - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal program providing food assistance.
- Double Up Produce Match - A program that matches SNAP purchases of fruits and vegetables dollar for dollar.
- Batch Meals - A strategy of cooking a large quantity of food at once to create multiple meals throughout the week.