by Adam Liebowitz | Jun 16, 2021 | Films & Video, News
BK Rot of Brooklyn, NY has been named the winner of the 2021 Community Food Funders Champions Award! Six funders in the CFF network, plus the 2020 winner, Hattie Carthan Community Food Projects, comprised the selection committee. BK Rot was chosen in recognition of their community-based food waste hauling and composting programs, environmental and social justice principles, and youth development. Put together they represent the triple bottom line approach to food systems change.
by Adam Liebowitz | May 29, 2021 | Films & Video, Past Events
On May 26th CFF partnered with the Joyce & Irving Goldman Family Foundation, and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders, to host a funder briefing titled Farm and Food Business Viability for Thriving Communities. We heard from member organizations of the Agricultural Viability Alliance who provide 1:1 business technical assistance to farm and food businesses in the northeast. We also heard from Lee Hennessy, founder and owner of Moxie Ridge Farm, whose story of success is tied to the technical assistance he received from Alliance members.
by Adam Liebowitz | May 17, 2021 | Films & Video, Past Events
On May 4th, CFF partnered with the New York State Health Foundation to host a funder briefing titled, Towards a NYC COVID-19 Food Response in 2021. The purpose of the call was to hear the past and future work of the NY Food 20/20 project, a partnership of three leading food policy research institutions in NYC to assess the effects of Covid-19 on our food system, and make recommendations to bolster food security.
by Adam Liebowitz | Apr 27, 2021 | News, Uncategorized
The Agricultural Viability Allianceis made up of members who work to support the farmers and food businesses of this region to create a thriving, sustainable and more resilient food system. By providing essential 1-to-1 business support they reduce the stress and increase the stability and confidence of these foundational businesses while encouraging start ups. Join CFF as we hear from technical assistance providers, as well as the entrepreneurs they support, to understand this critical resource and how we can better support a thriving local food system
by Adam Liebowitz | Apr 14, 2021 | News
The NY Food 20/20 Project is a collaboration of 3 leading food policy research institutions in NYC. Their goal is to provide evidence to help New York City and State policy makers, health professionals, activists, community organizations, food businesses, and residents rebuild a more resilient and equitable local food system following the COVID-19 pandemic. Join CFF to hear from the researchers as they review findings and research goals for 2021.
