Jenny Schwartz

Jenny Schwartz was appointed in December by Southern Berkshire Rural Health Network and Fairview Hospital to look at how food access is affecting school-age children in south Berkshire. When schools closed in March, her mandate changed—to make sure all kids in the region were fed. It resulted in what Jenny calls “a stronger foot forward.” These days, she meets regularly via Zoom with representatives from 15 community groups to gain traction on the challenges surrounding food insecurity and, in a few short months, has made significant inroads. Her three-year role is grant-funded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.

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