Rising Up understands how food coincides with not only nutrition but how cultural identity has become equally important. As a partner agency of FBR, deliveries have increased to include foods that are commonly consumed by the different cultural and ethnic groups represented in Morgan County. However, it must be noted certain communities, for example east African do not want canned items. While the food item may be a traditional food, it is rejected because the packaging, in this case a can, diminishes its quality. These are nuanced considerations brought to bear when engaging the community in the delivery of a food pantry that serves the whole community. The Colorado Food Pantry grant will be beneficial to Rising Up by providing funding to source high-quality, locally sourced fresh produce and organic foods that are rarely an option for households struggling with food insecurity. As it relates to the above example, the opportunity to more readily inventory fresh produce like cabbage, onions, garlic, rice and dried beans offers a wider selection to all communities in Morgan County. You can learn more.Â
