About the Community Food Security Coalition
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The
Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC) is a North American
organization of social and economic justice, environmental,
nutrition, sustainable agriculture, community development, labor,
anti-poverty, anti-hunger, and other groups. The Coalition has
325 organizational members in 41 states, 4 Canadian provinces
and the District of Columbia. We are dedicated to building strong,
sustainable, local and regional food systems that ensure access
to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to
all people at all times. We seek to develop self-reliance among
all communities in obtaining their food and to create a system
of growing, manufacturing, processing, making available, and
selling food that is regionally based and grounded in the principles
of justice, democracy, and sustainability.
The Coalition achieves its goals through a comprehensive blend of training, networking, and advocacy to further the efforts of grassroots groups to create effective solutions from the ground up. We provide a variety of training and technical assistance programs for community food projects; support the development of farm to school and farm to college initiatives; advocate for federal policies to support community food security initiatives; and provide networking and educational resources. (See below for links to more information about these programs.)
Summary of CFSC Programs and Services
Policy Advocacy and Organizing
- National Legislation: CFSC advocates for federal policies that
promote community food security and provide resources for
community-based initiatives. Past successes include creation
and increased funding of the Community Food Projects grants,
as well as support for the Farmers Market Nutrition Programs.
- Program Implementation: After policies are passed, CFSC works
to ensure they are fully funded and implemented in accordance
with their original vision.
- California Organizing: CFSC sponsors the California Food and Justice Coalition, which has developed and is advocating for a state policy platform.
Education and Networking
- Annual Conference: Each fall the CFSC hosts a dynamic
three day conference that brings together hundreds of people
working on CFS issues. Conference activities include challenging
keynotes, interactive workshops, how-to short courses, exciting
field trips, and great local foods.
- Newsletter and Publications: CFS News features profiles
of innovative projects, tips and resources, analysis, and
Coalition updates. CFSC also has published a variety of guidebooks
and reports, some of which can be downloaded for free.
- COMFOOD Listserve: This nationwide listserve facilitates
lively information sharing and networking between 1,000 subscribers.
Training and Technical Assistance
- Community Food Security Workshops: Trainers are available to offer
participatory, action-oriented workshops that can be tailored
to local needs on an array of community food security issues.
- Assistance to Community Food Projects Grant Applicants:
A planning guide is available on the CFSC website to assist
organizations with preparing strong proposals. During the
annual grant application process, the CFSC offers free one-on-one
technical assistance.
- Evaluation Program: Resources and support are available
to CFP grantees and others interested in conducting effective
and strong program evaluations.
- Community Food Assessment: Information and assistance
are available to groups working in low-income communities
who are interested in conducting community food assessments
(especially in California).
National Farm to Cafeteria Program
- Farm to Cafeteria Conference: This biennial event
brings together people from around the country to network
and learn from each other's experiences, emphasizing initiatives
in schools and colleges.
- Regional Workshops and Organizing Meetings: Experienced organizers
are available to help groups design effective farm to cafeteria
projects.
- Publications:
Healthy Farms, Healthy Schools examines existing programs
and related policy issues. The Farm to College Research Report
provides in-depth information on 18 programs. An information
kit is available with surveys for farmers and food service
directors.
- Mentoring and One-on-One Assistance: CFSC staff can refer you to
other projects in your area and help identify organizing strategies
tailored to your situation.
- Listserve:
The nationwide listserve facilitates information sharing among
more than 300 subscribers.
Join CFSC!
By becoming
a Coalition member, you help build a dynamic national movement
and provide valuable support for innovative CFS initiatives.
Members also receive a subscription to CFS News, discounts on
Coalition publications and events, and other benefits.
Read more and join today.
View a partial list of current
members
CFSC Member Committees
CFSC committees
focus on various CFSC programs and other aspects of community
food security work. Members are invited to join a committee
and help shape this collective work.
Read more.
Staff Contact Information
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Main Office
3830 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202
Ph: (503) 954-2970
Fax: (503) 954-2959
Portland Staff
Andy Fisher
Executive Director
Email:
Aleta Dunne
Office Manager
Email:
Emily Becker
Bookkeeper & Member Coordinator
Email:
California Food & Justice Coalition
2530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite F
Berkeley, California 94702
Fax: (510) 548-8896
CFJC Staff
Heather Fenney
California Program Director
Ph: (310) 591-4017
Email:
Jessica Bell
California Organizer
Ph: (510) 704-0245
Email:
Washington, DC Office
110 Maryland Ave NE #307
Washington DC 20002
Ph: (202) 543-8602
Fax: (202) 543-0978
DC Staff
Policy Director Position is currently unoccupied.
Please direct any inquiries to Andy Fisher,
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Satellite Staff
Jeanette Abi-Nader
Evaluation Program Manager
1648 Brandywine Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Ph: (434) 973-4435
Email:
Marion Kalb
National Farm to School Program Director
3900 Paseo del Sol
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
Ph/fax: (505) 474-5782
Email:
Kristen Markley
Farm to College Program Manager
PO Box 109
Markley Lane
Beaver Springs, PA 17812
Ph: (570) 658-2265
Email:
Kai Siedenburg
Training & Technical Assistance Program Director
245 Dufour St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Ph/Fax: (831) 429-8202
Email:
Mark Winne
Food Policy Council Program Director
41 Arroyo Hondo Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87508
Ph/Fax: (505) 983-3047
Email:
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2007-2008 Board Contact Information
Will Allen
Growing Power
5500 W. Silver Spring Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53218
Ph: (414) 527-1546
Fax: (414) 527-1908
Email:
Molly Anderson, Vice President
Food Systems Integrity
22 Lawrence Lane
Arlington, MA 02474
Ph: (781) 648-6839
Email:
Ben Burkett
Mississippi Assn of Cooperatives
PO Box 22786
Jackson, MS 39205
Ph: (601) 354-2750
Fax: (601) 354-2777
Email:
Ed Cooney
Congressional Hunger Center
400 N. Capitol St, NW Suite G100
Washington, DC 20001
Ph: (202) 547-7022 x14
Fax: (202) 547-7575
Email:
Tera Couchman, Secretary
Janus Youth Programs
707 NE Couch St
Portland, OR 97232
Ph: (503) 860-8736
Email:
Melissa Hughes
Organic Valley Co-op
1 Organic Way
La Farge, WI 54639
Ph: (608) 625-2602
Email:
James Johnson-Piett
The Food Trust
1 Penn Center
1617 JFK Blvd Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA
Ph: (215) 575-0444
Fax: (215) 575-0466
Email:
Young Kim
Fondy Food Market
2242 N 17th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
Ph: (414) 562-2282
Fax: (414) 562-2287
Email:
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Erika Lesser
Slow Food USA
20 Jay Street #313
New York, NY 11201
Ph: (718) 260-8000
Fax: (718) 260-8068
Email:
Denise O'Brien, Treasurer
Women, Food & Agriculture Network
59624 Chicago Rd
Atlantic, IA 50022
Ph: (712) 243-3264
Fax: (712) 243-5752
Email:
Kathy Ozer
National Family Farm Coalition
110 Maryland Ave NE, Suite 307
Washington, DC 20002
Ph: (202) 543-5675
Fax: (202) 543-0978
Email:
Anne Palmer
Center for a Livable Future
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
615 N. Wolfe Street, E2150
Baltimore, MD 21205
Ph: (410) 502-7577
Email:
Wayne Roberts
Toronto Food Policy Council
277 Victoria St #203
Toronto, ON M5B 1W2
Ph: (416) 338-7937
Fax: (416) 392-1357
Email:
Chukou Thao
National Hmong American Farmers, Inc.
PO Box 8692
Fresno CA 93747
Ph: (559) 285-4930
Fax: (559) 456-4291
Email:
Lydia
Villanueva, President
CASA del Llano
309 E 6th St
Hereford, TX 79045
Ph: (806) 364-4445
Fax: (806) 364-4005
Email:
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