Thank you to everyone who submitted an application!
We look forward to announcing our recipients in April.
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Feeling energized by all the incredible people
focused on this work and looking forward
to deepening connections!Shin Lee, Oregon Community Food System Network -
Feeling grateful and hopeful, for new ways of approaching the complexity of
resourcing food systems work, that acknowledges what’s real and important.
Thanks for your great work on this; it sets a wonderful example.Anonymous Stakeholder, January 22, 2024 Public Information Session -
I think this is a great plan that really shows understanding
of how FPCs work and the need for support,
financially and otherwise.Anonymous Stakeholder, February 2023 Survey -
It’s been really helpful as a funder to learn about
new ways to review and select awardees with an
abundance mindset. Thanks for all your thoughtfulness.Cassidy Beamer, Staff Liaison, Johnson County (IA) Food Policy Council -
I’m feeling appreciative
that y’all are trying new
ways of grantmakingAnonymous Stakeholder, January 22, 2024 Public Information Session -
Thank you for
tackling this issue that is
essential for many of us.Melanie Wong , Co-Coordinator, California Food Policy Council, February 2023 Survey -
I’m excited to
see this fund launched.
Good luck!Craig Willingham , CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute, December 2023 Survey -
This is headed in the right direction;
I’ll be interested to see what this actually looks like in practice.
Glad to have been a part of the process!Anonymous Stakeholder, February 2023 Survey -
I am really happy to see the emphasis on unrestricted funding and guiding principles. Great work!
Anonymous Stakeholder, February 2023 Survey -
Excellent work… I’m feeling positive especially
when learning about the values
that drive this fund…Thank you!Diane Charles , Project Manager, Fairfax Food Council