By building on existing relationships, resources, and community strengths, resident services staff can take practical steps to increase food access and nutrition support for residents.

Developed by Share Our Strength and CORES-certified provider Mercy Housing, this playbook offers a six-step framework and systems-approach to planning, implementing, evaluating and sustaining nutrition efforts in ways that are responsive to resident priorities and tailored to affordable rental housing communities. This playbook offers tools and guidance to address barriers, build trusted relationships, and scale food program partnerships.