On this tour, we will learn about a variety of programs and organizations that are supporting new and beginning production farmers in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region. Although similar programs exist across the country, Pittsburgh is unique in hosting a range of opportunities, bolstered by deep and reciprocal working relationships between them, that support farmers
Cosponsored with Grantmakers in HealthOver the past two decades, funders have worked with food retailers to help them become better corporate citizens by offering healthy, fresh, and affordable food options. Now, a new kind of food retailer is expanding into rural and low-income urban communities: dollar stores. Mounting evidence shows that dollar stores are triggering
Cosponsored with Grantmakers in HealthOver the past two decades, funders have worked with food retailers to help them become better corporate citizens by offering healthy, fresh, and affordable food options. Now, a new kind of food retailer is expanding into rural and low-income urban communities: dollar stores. Mounting evidence shows that dollar stores are triggering
The Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) Act debate is moving full steam ahead. Join us for a discussion with leading policy experts to learn all about the CNR – what it is, the key policy and funding issues, debate timeline, and how you can engage. Moderator:Traci Bruckner, policy program director, SAFSFSpeakers:Wes King, senior policy specialist, National
The Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) Act debate is moving full steam ahead. Join us for a discussion with leading policy experts to learn all about the CNR – what it is, the key policy and funding issues, debate timeline, and how you can engage. Moderator:Traci Bruckner, policy program director, SAFSF Speakers:Wes King, senior policy specialist,
We invite you to join your peers and SAFSF staff on Tuesday, August 20, 10 am PT / 11 am MT / 12 pm CT / 1 pm ET for a members-only video call to see what SAFSF and our members accomplished in 2018, what we’ve been up to in 2019, and what’s on the
We invite you to join your peers and SAFSF staff on Tuesday, August 20, 10 am PT / 11 am MT / 12 pm CT / 1 pm ET for a members-only video call to see what SAFSF and our members accomplished in 2018, what we’ve been up to in 2019, and what’s on the
Building bridges between community and economic development stakeholders and the regional food sector is integral to increasing the viability and resilience of regional food economies and improving community vitality, health, and wealth. What do these new networks look like, who do they include, and who else needs to be at the table as they move
Building bridges between community and economic development stakeholders and the regional food sector is integral to increasing the viability and resilience of regional food economies and improving community vitality, health, and wealth. What do these new networks look like, who do they include, and who else needs to be at the table as they move
Call-in information emailed to membersKelley Buhles from SAFSF member RSF Social Finance will lead an informal discussion of participatory grantmaking, a variety of funding mechanisms that shift power, include communities in decision-making, and increase collaboration. Chime in with your own participatory grantmaking experiences and questions, or just listen in if you’re curious. After the discussion,
