Two years ago, CFF helped organize a 3-part breakfast series for funders to examine disruptions in the food system as a result of Hurricanes Irene and Sandy. Now, CFF is working with our former panelists and other experts to compile the lessons learned from that original series, update the work that has taken place in the interim, and look more seriously at what it would mean to seriously address the issues that were raised.
The next gathering of CT-based food funders has been scheduled, and will once again happen under the framework of the Connecticut Food Systems Alliance
Every month the NY Funders Alliance holds a conference call and webinar for their statewide members, and the April call will focus on food system funding and feature a presentation from CFF. All funders are welcome to join the call and connect with statewide food funders.
Please join us to celebrate another year of organizing funders to transform our regional food system! We encourage your participation whether you're a long-time CFF member or just entering the field of food systems change. Funders of all issue areas intersect with the food system in sometimes surprising ways, and we'll be uncovering that and more on May 6th.
Come learn about current initiatives in the Hudson Valley working towards farmland preservation and access.
Below is a recording from a CFF-sponsored briefing that took place in March, 2015, called Food Systems and Movements: What's Race Got To Do With It?. Eric's presentation begins at the 9:30 mark after introductions of those in the room....
As part of a city-wide Building Healthy Communities Initiative rolling out of the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Partnerships, NYCHA and Green City Force are teaming up to expand upon their extremely successful urban farming pilot at the Red Hook Houses
Eric Holt-Gimenez is meeting with CFF to host a presentation and discussion on the global food system, food movements, and the role that race plays in each
Community Food Funders is working in partnership with the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the Connecticut Food Systems Alliance (CFSA), along with The John Merck Fund, the Kendall Foundation, and the Merck Family Fund, to sponsor a gathering of Connecticut-based funders interested...
Below is a recording from a CFF-sponsored Food Waste Funder Briefing that took place in November, 2014. The video starts with a backround on the issue of food waste in America by Sarah Vared of the Betsy and Jesse Fink...
