Write-Right Nutrition Program Application – Families

Families With Children & Youth

About one in five households with children in the United States face food insecurity at some point during the year. More than half a million children in Georgia don’t have consistent access to enough nutritious food. This can have long-term effects on their health and future. 

Kids who are food insecure are more likely to be held back a grade in elementary school, more likely to be sick and hospitalized, and more likely to have growth and developmental issues. 

Unlike other nutrition programs, DFOWW Incorporated’s Write-Right Nutrition Program is comprehensive as it relates to acquiring and maintaining good nutrition. The program was designed to help both children and adults understand how food is grown, and how to obtain it efficiently and cost-effectively. The Write-Right Nutrition program (WRNP) provides nutritious meals to families with children along with nutrition literacy information workshops. This allows participants to obtain, process and understand nutrition information and skills needed to make appropriate nutrition related decisions. The Write-Right Nutrition program consists of 6 in-person workshops totaling 24 hours of curriculum for the entire family. A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who complete all 6 workshops. 

The Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP) is a hunger relief and nutrition literacy education program designed to assist families with children and youth who experience food insecurity. Primary caretakers and/or legal guardians of children and/or youth under the age of 17 years may complete this application. Participation fees are $10 per adult (Low-income price) and free for all children under the age of 17.

DFOWW Incorporated’s free food and grocery distribution eligibility requirements:

Free food and grocery distribution eligibility requirements include but are not limited to the following:

Must be enrolled in the Write-Right Nutrition Program. Must attend an in-person nutrition literacy workshop before being eligible to receive assistance. Nutrition literacy workshops are hosted monthly. Date, time and location of nutrition literacy workshops will be published in the announcement category on our official website. Must receive SNAP or TANF benefits. Proof of identity during food pickup is also required.

Once an application for enrollment in the Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP) is submitted, please allow a minimum of 45 days for processing. While the Write-Right Nutrition Program provides supplemental free food and groceries to low-income individuals and families with children, a core component of the program includes nutrition literacy education.

We prioritize our free food distributions for individuals and families with children enrolled in our nutrition program (Write-Right Nutrition Program).

Verification of SNAP or TANF benefits in the form of an award letter or acknowledgement of benefit letter from the agency of jurisdiction along with a copy of current valid government issued ID are requirements for acceptance into the program. Applicants will be required to attend an in-person nutrition literacy workshop and provide verification of the above listed items before being eligible to pick up free food.

Simply filling out an application to enroll into the Write-Right Nutrition Program does not automatically guarantee your acceptance; you still need to meet the program’s eligibility criteria and will need to undergo an interview or verification process to be approved. 

Funding availability:
The Write-Right Nutrition Program has limited funding, meaning even if you meet income-based eligibility requirements, your acceptance is not guaranteed. Other factors like overall suitability for the program will also play a significant role in the decision-making process. 

When considering acceptance into the Write-Right Nutrition Program factors like income level, household size, dietary needs, health conditions, geographic location, access to healthy food, existing nutrition knowledge, willingness to participate in nutrition literacy educational workshops, and potential for behavior change will be evaluated, alongside eligibility criteria based on income guidelines and demographics. Applicants will be required to attend an in-person workshop and provide verification of the above listed items before being eligible to pick up free food.

Please note DFOWW Incorporated does not provide transportation services of any kind to those enrolled in our programs, the general public, or for those who wish to attend our in-person workshops. We do not provide food delivery services, including covering fees for Uber, Lyft, Marta etc. Individuals who are enrolled in our programs and/or who meet the free food and grocery distribution eligibility requirements are required to provide their own transportation.