The problems associated with poverty among seniors in rural Minnesota are many and varied. In light of our time restraints, and with the purpose of providing a realistic analysis of a problem and realistic solutions to that problem, this report is restricted to the problem of food insecurity among rural impoverished seniors.

Define the problem

The extent of the problem
Eligibility standards -


Source used to determine extent of problem
Food banks
Second Harvest
DHS


Stakeholders currently addressing this problem
MN Board on Aging
Wilder Research
Second Harvest


Current actions addressing this problem
Food stamps

Aspects of the problem that are not being addressed

Potential solutions

outline

Narrowing

Narrow Ideas for Narrow Problems:

1. Rural elderly lack of food

2. Rural elderly care of grandchildren

3. Rural elderly transportation

4. Rural nursing home/assisted living problems

Tranportation

Here is a good transportation link

Rural transportation resources