Plan Overview
Plan Information
Category | Database entry |
Plan Region | Nevada |
Publication Date | 2013 (Revised 2018) |
Entry reviewed by original author | Yes |
PDF attachment | View Full Report |
Plan Title | Food Security in Nevada: Nevada’s Plan for Action |
Webpage | https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/OFS/GCFS_Meetings/OFS_-_Governor_s_Food_Security_Council/ |
Author(s) | The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, conducted by Social Entrepreneurs, Inc. (contractor) |
Author Type | Government |
Region Type | State |
Funding Sources | State Government |
Funders | Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
Total Project Budget | Unspecified |
Plan Goals | Food security-focused: Improve the quality of life and health of Nevadans by increasing food security throughout the state, particularly through the coordination of stakeholders. Key principles of the report:1. Incorporate economic development opportunities into food security solutions.2. Use a comprehensive, coordinated approach to ending hunger and promoting health and nutrition, rather than just providing emergency short-term assistance.3. Focus on strategic partnerships between all levels of government, communities, and nonprofit organizations including foundations, private industries, universities, and research institutions.4. Use available resources in a more effective and efficient way.5. Implement research-based strategies to achieve measurable results.(p. 1-2) |
Intended Audience | Policymakers, Network, State partners, Community partners |
Plan Recommendation Structure | Four main categories (Lead, Feed, Grow, Reach). Each category has 1-2 goals; each goal has a set of specific tactics. For each tactic, a “target end date” is identified. |
Catalyst for Plan | A government agency (Health and Human Services) identified the need. The initial development of the Office of Food Security in 2011 by Governor Brian Sandoval was followed by the creation of the Governor’s Council on Food Security and Nevada’s Plan for Action in 2013. This was off the heels of the great recession that resulted in a large increase in statewide food insecurity rates. |
Creation Process | 1. Government contracted Social Entrepreneurs, Inc. (SEI) to lead the process 2. Created a Food Security Steering Committee 3. Created three workgroups (Grow, Feed, Reach). “Lead” workgroup was added later that year to coordinate the plan creation process. 50+ stakeholders participated in these groups. 4. Stakeholder engagement:- Key informant interviews (17 individuals)- 10 focus groups (90 residents)- Survey (1,673 resident respondents) 5. Best practices research (review of other plans and best practices) (p. 22-23) The plan was updated in 2018. An update to the plan is currently in progress, set to be released in 2023. |
Theoretical Framework(s) Employed | N/A |
Theoretical Framework(s): Additional Literature | Unspecified |
Development Timeline | 1 year |
Implementation Strategy | Each recommendation has a clear implementation target date and milestones (p. 17). |
Implementation Timeline | Approx. 2 years |
Evaluation Strategy | Annual evaluation across three benchmarks (p. 18):1. Reducing food insecurity2. Reducing very low food insecurity3. Increasing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation Rates Definitions and historical trends across each benchmark are provided on pages 18-21. |
International Development Framework(s) | None |
Current Plan Status | Update in progress |
Government Adoption Status | Adopted |
Government Adoption Status (Notes) | |
Supplemental Documents | N/A |