Ending hunger

Ending Hunger in Southern Maryland
Through Food Policy Councils
A Report Sponsored by Southern Maryland Agriculture Development Commission
Under the Advising of Christine Bergmark, Director, SMADC

Table of Contents
Ending Hunger on Purpose: What Communities Have Tried and How We Can Work Together to Achieve..... 3
What is Food Security, and Why Do We Need Food Policy Councils? ............................................................ 4
Food Security Defined ............................................................................................................................................4
What is a Food Policy Council?................................................................................................................................5
What Do Food Policy Councils Do?..........................................................................................................................5
Sample Vision Statements From Programs Focused on Ending Hunger.....................................................................6
Sample Purpose and Mission Statements................................................................................................................6
Starting with Agriculture ........................................................................................................................................8
Just and Sustainable Food Systems .........................................................................................................................8
What are Some Sample Goals? ...............................................................................................................................8
Education, Facilitation and/or Programs ........................................................................................................................9
Nutrition and Health (Human and Environmental) ........................................................................................................9
Community....................................................................................................................................................................10
Food Security ................................................................................................................................................................10
Food Systems ................................................................................................................................................................10
Preservation..................................................................................................................................................................11
Economics .....................................................................................................................................................................11
What are Some Strategies to Accomplishing these Goals?.......................................................................... 11
What are some sample accomplishments? ......................................................................................................................13
Looking at Food Systems, a Visual Approach .............................................................................................. 16
Problem Areas .....................................................................................................................................................21
Recommendations ...............................................................................................................................................21
Current Programs Working on Hunger Solutions in Southern Maryland Area.............................................. 23
Organizations Currently on Southern Maryland Food Policy Council........................................................... 26
Other Priority Organizations and Partners Suggested to Work With and Consider..................................................28
Priorities as Defined in Assessment 1 of FPC .............................................................................................. 29
List of Actual Responses from Food Policy Council.................................................................................................31
List of Programs In Place to End Hunger, By Program (not exclusive) .......................................................... 34
National Programs To End Hunger and Food Systems................................................................................. 35
State Food Policy Councils and Ending Hunger Programs............................................................................ 37
Reasoning Behind Recommendations for Charles County and Southern Maryland........... Error! Bookmark not
defined.
Appendix I – Health Needs Assessment Results Pertaining to Nutrition and Health .................................... 56
Appendix II – Food Policy Council Abbreviations and Meanings.................................................................. 58
Other Resources........................................................................................................................................ 59

Ending Hunger on Purpose: What Communities Have Tried and How We
Can Work Together to Achieve
Hunger is a familiar pain to many in our community. Mentally, emotionally and physically, hunger influences those that have
limited time, food, financial or transportation resources or don‘t have the education to maximize resources when available, for
their health and overall benefit.Disease, food waste and food quality are all issues that hinder the forward movement of life
and need to be faced and tacked within new food systems and better health education to minimize the hungry and poor in the
areas of interest. Studies have shown that education about healthy food, food costs and benefits will change eating habits1and
the smallest changes in eating habits can lead to significant changes in health disparities. The way and type of food obtained
are two of the most prominent causes for this, as many are left with little choice of how much money they can spend on food,
the types of food they can buy once the opportunity has presented itself and how that food can be used from meal to meal.
Working with local, state and national governments and programs policies can be developed that help to encourage, support
and realize the importance of local, organic, fresh and healthy foods in every day meals for the strength of community,
economy and well-being of all individuals. Some of these methods chosen can further reduced the incidences of obesity,
heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other prolonged illnesses and diseases while strengthening economies and providing a sense
of purpose within communities. In systems that get developed around a community or holistic approach, more people learn
what is necessary and required to be healthy, eat healthy and more have fair and equitable access to food. By treating food as a
right, life as a gift and each person as if they can reach their potential, it is possible to overcome the depth of challenges
through opportunity and collaboration. With over 37,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in
2011, something needs to be done! The information to follow can help to lead and guide our community to making the
changes it needs to for the good of all.
Groups of individuals are gathering, meeting and collaborating to focus on hunger issues in their neighborhoods,
communities, state, nationally and internationally. Food security as explored through food systems, educational methods,
problem areas and issues are often identified and discussed in an effort to overcome them by these groups, often called Food
Policy Groups or Food Policy Councils. Food Security, can also mean the types of food in communities, how it‘s grown, how
much is grown and how many outside food resources are available, how it‘s transported and where it‘s received in
communities. Creating the ways and means for all people to have whole and healthful foods that are beneficial for the
bodyand systems in which community (and in some instances economy) is enhanced are ideal systems to be building and
working off of.
Food Security for many in the Southern Maryland community means relying on local farmers, grocery stores, subsidized food
sources and on the generosity of neighbors, churches and charity groups. Programs, educational and advocacy groups have
been organizing health outreach for citizens in underserved communities, in food island areas and through health fairs and
literature dispersion. Health assessments have indicated that health disparities such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, high blood
pressure and others are still large issues2that need to be dealt with, starting with diets. In the Southern Maryland Area, over
35,000 people are still on supplemental nutrition programs. Education, diet and exercise have proven to be some of the largest
pillars to not only food security, but to life security as well.
In an attempt to look at how food councils, policy groups and others have worked towards mitigating hunger and creating
more food security, several other local, state and national programs have been included in this paper, as well as the issues in
our own community that need to be looked at to in order to touch the areas are either causing health issues and hunger or the
areas that could be improved to lessen the hungry and people without food options. With several food banks and soup
kitchens, several people are still left without the nutrients they need and without the means necessary to help them in their
daily food efforts. The food that is received does not always have recipes to accompany it, and with donations as a large
source of food, full health and nutritional needs are not always met. Local farmers have extra land but do not have enough
people to work with harvesting extra crops and are worried about food going to waste without possible people to buy it. For
many who are utilizing supplemental food programs, limited options are available and many who utilize them in rural areas do
not have access to eligible food within 13 miles (and limited transportation).
1
Linda Thomas, Healthy Stores Project, Charles County Health Department
2
With 203 people dying in 2006 due to cancer in Charles County, 157 in Calvert County and 176 in St. Mary‘s
County. The Maryland Cancer Survey indicated that over 2/3 of people who have died in Maryland due to cancer
could have prevented death through diet, exercise and quitting smoking and quitting.

What is Food Security, and Why Do We Need Food Policy Councils?
Food Security Defined
Community food security is a condition in which all community residents obtain a safe, culturally appropriate, nutritionally sound diet through an
economically and environmentally sustainable food system that promotes community self-reliance and social justice. —Definition by Mike Hamm
and Anne Bellow
Total food security means that all people at all times will have economic and physical access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food
to maintain a healthy and active life3‖that meets dietary and health needs and preferencesto minimize health issues and
maximizing the energy availability to all individuals. World Food Program identifies three pillars that this is built on: food
availability, food access, and food use. Food availability includes the types and quantities of food consistently available. Food
access means having the right types of resources, economical and transportation, to obtain food. Food use is the availability of
proper resources to help obtain the maximum benefit from food and that food is used properly and basic nutrition needs are
met once that is obtained. Creating sustainable food systems meansmaking sure that everyone has the ways and means to get
to where food is and that the right types of food are there once they get it.
While these issues are easily combated, they need to be done through sustainable means in economic development,
environment and trade. Programs like World Food Program and many other Food Policy Councils agree that without
sustainability being taken into account, there is a greater risk of faltering and a less effective impact and means for health in
communities. Not only does sustainability ensure enough resources for food to be grown, it also ensures that no one person is
being asked to do too much and involves many in the community that would not have all ready been involved. These systems
also reduce food waste by developing a community network of clean and healthy food and when there is extra in one sector,
someone else is able to use and utilize food as available. When these systems are developed, correct food pricing also ensures
that more of the community has a foundation, with less strain on resources in the economy. Ensuring that nutrients are
maximized through local, organic and sustainable practice from seed to plate further mitigates any health issues that arise due
to pesticides, soil depletion, packaging, and nutrient deterioration due to time since harvest. Sustainability is one of the key
important factors to making sure that health is built from the ground up, taking care of all organisms within the system from
start to finish.
The complex issue of identifying solo causes of hunger and insecurity in food systems, is not an easy process but can start with
knowing what works and building off of it.The World Food Program notes, ―there is a great deal of debate around food
security with some arguing that:
There is enough food in the world to feed everyone adequately; the problem is distribution.
Future food needs can - or cannot - be met by current levels of production.
National food security is paramount - or no longer necessary because of global trade.
Globalization may - or may not - lead to the persistence of food insecurity and poverty in rural communities.‖
Nothing else needs to be done, producers and distributers are doing what they should in order to make the system
function well and sustainably.
Programs That Support Food Security
CSA
Farmer‘s Markets
Community Gardens
Farm to Cafeteria
Community Food Assessments
Food Policy Councils
Economic Development
Youth Programs
Food Waste Recycling
3
World Food Summit 1996, World Food Program

Organic Farming Initiatives
Farmer Training and Intern Programs
Food Policy Groups
Food security, at the most basic level is how much food as medicine is available. For families that eat together and are able to
sustain and maintain bringing and having food in the home without much worry or risk taking, food can become a cherished
tradition that nurtures the body, spirit and togetherness, strengthening communities. For families that have to scrounge for
food, wait in soup lines and wonder whether or not their supplemental benefits are going to come through this week or
working at jobs that pay minimum wage (as an extreme example), obtaining food becomes as much of a burden as it does
medicine. Low nutrient density foods that are inexpensive often become a choice in difficult situations. When families are
struggling, healthy isn‘t always the first thought, cost and habit become first priorities. Food security is as much knowing what
to do with resources at hand, as it is having the resources. Knowledge of how to eat inexpensively but healthfully, how to
grow and have access to more food that is more beneficial are among the first steps for local citizens. As a group, it is our job
to teach and create the environments for this to happen, within food systems.―Issues such as whether households get enough
food, how it is [prepared and] distributed within the household and whether that food fulfils the nutrition needs of all
members of the household show that food security is clearly linked to health.‖4
Community Food Security programs5 typically strive to attainmany of the following goals:
Develop just, sustainable, and diverse food systems
Meet the food needs of everyone, including people with low incomes
Promote good nutrition and health
Revitalize local communities and build self-reliance and collaboration
Foster community economic development and strengthen local and regionalfood systems
Link farmers and consumers, and support sustainable and family-scale farming
Promote good working conditions and sustainable livelihoods for farmers andfood system workers
Change policies and institutions to support community food security goals
Honor and celebrate diverse cultures and traditions
Enhance the dignity and joy of growing, preparing, and eating food
Build capacity for people to create change through education and empowerment
What is a Food Policy Council?
A food policy council is a group of stakeholderswho advise a city, county or state government on policies related to
agriculture, food distribution,hunger and nutrition6. They perform a variety of tasks, from researching food production and
accessissues, to designing and implementing projects and policies to address those issues. Such councilsprovide an effective
forum for diverse stakeholders to work together to create positive changes intheir food system. Food policy councils that are
working to strengthen their community food securityapproach may include the following strategies:
Diverse representation from various community members.
Collaborative decision making processes.
A food system perspective that leads to integrated approaches to local issues.
A focus on addressing the needs of low-income and marginalized communities
What Do Food Policy Councils Do?
Agri-food entrepreneurship
Assess impact of local food on community
Assess land use available for farming
Assess food security and availability
4
World Health Organization
5
Community Food Security Projects
6
Community Food Security Projects

Support for food processing
Support for food purchasing
Agricultural Processing Renaissance Zones
Information and collaboration opportunities
Immigrant farmer workshops
Supermarkets in underserved locations
Healthy food access through direct markets
School, community and urban gardens
Food Assistance Program/Food Stamp Program
Summer Food Service Program
Nutrition education
Demonstration projects
Emergency food needs
Buy Local Programs
Farm-to-school
Department of Corrections food purchases
Support for farmers' markets
Farmland preservation
New market development
Increasing agriculture visibility
Expanding and stabilizing the farm workforce
Bring to the table a broader array of interests and voices, many of whom are not typically asked to be involved when
farm and agriculture policy is discussed.
Examine issues– such as hunger in the state, the nutritional well-being of citizens, and how to increase purchases of
locally grown food– with fresh eyes.
Employ a comprehensive approach to analyzing issues, which recognizes the interrelation between different parts of
the food system and the need to coordinate and integrate action if policy goals are to be achieved.7
Sample Vision Statements From Programs Focused on Ending Hunger
All City of Portland and Multnomah County residents have access to a wide variety of nutritious, affordable food, grown
locally and sustainably.
The Vancouver Food Policy Council will support the development of a just and sustainable food system for the City of
Vancouver that fosters sustainable equitable food production, distribution and consumption; nutrition; community
development and environmental health.
A world without hunger. – Stop Hunger Now
Our vision is to end senior hunger by 2020. – Meals on Wheels
CHC is a leader in the movement to ensure access to food as a basic human right for all people. We create and nurture
a community of innovative and inspiring leaders who act as change agents, bridging the gap betweengrassroots efforts
and national and international public policy to provide access to nutritious, affordable and culturally appropriate food. –
Congressional Hunger Center, Fighting Hunger by Developing Leaders
Sample Purpose and Mission Statements
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Complied from Minnesota Food Policy Council, Oklahoma Food Policy Council, Portland Food Policy Council

… Build a more complete local food system based on sustainable regional agriculture that fosters the local economy and
assures that all people…have access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. (Berkeley)
Food Policy Councils can play the role of a "neutral" non-partisan forum to convene multiple stakeholders in a food system.
For this reason, many FPC's become "food system specialists" and become a valuable resource for developing and
implementing risk management activities designed to serve the needs of traditionally under-served farmers and producers.
FPC's can create additional leverage and amplification for moving forth public policy recommendations. (Colorado)
We are committed to bringing together community members and organizations to promote stable food systems and access to
healthy, regionally produced food for all. Food Matters is working to foster collaborative relationships and action in pursuit of
our mission. (Iowa)
Facilitates the development of responsible policies that improve access for Chicago residents to culturally appropriate,
nutritionally sound, and affordable food that is grown through environmentally sustainable practices. (Illinois)
Evanston Food Policy Council is a citizens group working to ensure everyone's access to a safe and diverse regional food
supply and to foster awareness of healthy food choices. We advocate sustainable agricultural policies, support organic growing
practices, and promote active urban-rural connections through our local food system. (Illinois)
To cultivate a safe, healthy and available food supply for all of Michigan's residents while building on the state's agricultural
diversity to enhance economic growth. (Michigan)
Our mission is to build a more sustainable food system. We seek to impact local food production, grow more sustainable food
producers, and enhance their connections to markets and resources. We do our work in the St. Croix River Valley and the
Twin Cities Metro Area of Minnesota. – Minnesota Food Association
The vision of the policy council is to identify key food and agriculture policy issues and opportunities and address these
priorities when set forth by the Council. The council works to build the capacity of agencies, organizations, individuals and
communities to advocate for local, state and national food and agriculture policies that most benefit all New Mexicans. (New
Mexico)
Bring together a diverse array of stakeholders to integrate the aspects of the food system (production, distribution, access,
consumption, processing and recycling) in order to enhance the environmental, economic, social and nutritional health of the
City of Portland and Multnomah County. (Portland Multnomah County Food Policy Council)
…Explores issues and develops recommendations to create an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable local
food system for the Dane county region. The council has recently been highlighted by the National Association of Counties as
a model for other county governments. (Dane County Wisconsin)
To turn leftover food into millions of meals for thousands of at-risk individuals while offering nationally recognized culinary
job training to once homeless and hungry adults. (DC Central Kitchen)
Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a
nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Feeding America has adopted
the following Statement of Values, which guides all of our actions and planning. (Feeding America)
To lead the movement and nurture the belief that together we can improve the lives of Marylanders by ending hunger.
(Maryland Food Bank)
To end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-saving aid to the world's most vulnerable and by creating a global
commitment to mobilize the necessary resources. – Stop Hunger Now
Our mission is to provide national leadership to end senior hunger – Meals on Wheels
CHC trains and inspires leaders who work to end hunger, andadvocates public policies that create a food secure world. –
Congressional Hunger Center, Fighting Hunger by Developing Leaders

Starting with Agriculture
Agriculture is the most basic foundation a community has. The local food economy is critical to an area‘s food security.
Economies are often strengthened by stronger agriculture practices, providing more food for more people at a basic level and
more opportunities for people to make money or trade services that would not otherwise be able to do so. In areas that are
deemed ‗agricultural‘ zones, SNAP benefits are not required to be usable within more than 10 miles, causing some of the most
poor and impoverished to be left at the will of charities, food banks and soup kitchens. Other related issues include:
To what extent can economic and social policies - and food, agricultural and rural development policies - offset the
diverse (and possibly negative) impacts of trade, costs, cost of living and price?
How can the overall economic gains from trade benefit those who are most likely to be suffering from food
insecurity?
Do gains ―trickle down‖ to enhance economic access to food for the poor?
Can unsellable foods be used in meal production (at low to no cost) to provide nutritional benefits, even if visual
quality is lacking?
How can food and agricultural production and trade be restrained from the over-exploitation of natural resources that
may jeopardize food security in the long term?
How to ensure that food products are of acceptable quality, safe to eat and available for sale and marketable to
restaurants, grocery stores and other food markets?8
What are some problem areas to overcome?
Biofuels on farm lands
Composting locally
Ecological farming processes
Farmer education
Farmers to participate in local food programs like Farm-To-School
Food access
Food regulations for farmers
Food distribution to people
Food distribution to local food organizations
Hands to reap harvest
Multi-use for farmlands
Nutrition and health education
Organic farming
Subsidies and competitive prices
Just and Sustainable Food Systems
A Just and Sustainable food system encompasses a wide range of issues associated with jurisdictions ranging from the local
(e.g., Farmers Markets, community gardens and food banks) to the regional/national (e.g., Health, nutrition, agriculture, agri-
food policy, natural resources, fisheries), to the global (e.g., International trade agreements, climate change impacts on
agriculture). While recognizing the interconnections between food issues at different geographical scales, the focus of the work
plan proposed by the Vancouver Food Policy Council has a strategic focus on areas that are within the jurisdiction of the City
of Vancouver.9
What are Some Sample Goals?
The goals of these groups depend on Education, Facilitation and/or Programs, Nutrition and Health, Community, Food
Securit, Food Systems, Preservation and Economics. These basic categories can be chosen from as staring places to move
forward for an individual group or each individual group that‘s part of the whole can choose areas of expertise and how to
move forward from there.
8
Interpreted from World Food Program
9
Vancouver Food Policy Council

* Note the abbreviations in the parenthesis at the end of the following statements represent food policy councils. Please see
Appendix II for their individual meanings.
Education, Facilitation and/or Programs
Support the development and implementation of new community-based regional food policy councils (KS)
Awareness of the policy and information on implementation strategies (CA-B)
Sustainability (IL-LG)
Benefits of buying local (IL-LG)
Benefits of eating vegetables (IL-LG)
Growing methods (IL-LG)
Technical assistance in sustainable farming (MN)
Coordinating outreach and education promoting voluntary participation in policy implementation to City residents,
non-profit agencies, government agencies, businesses and other groups (CA-B)
Promote urban agriculture throughout the City. (CA-B)
Support regional small scale, sustainable agriculture that is environmentally sound, economically viable, socially
responsible, and non-exploitative (CA-B)
Maximize the preservation of regional farmland and crop diversity (CA-B)
Provide community information so residents may make informed choices about food and nutrition and encourage
public participation in the development of policies and programs (CA-B)
Streamline and clarify the rules and regulations governing direct-marketed foods to provide increased marketing
opportunities (KS)
Promote the use of regionally produced foods in programs serving at-risk populations (KS)
Increase public ―food literacy.‖ We will promote the sharing of information that will allow communities to make
food-related choices that positively influence public health, social responsibility and environmental sustainability. (CA-
O)
Nutrition and Health (Human and Environmental)
Build greater public health. Supporting the development of balanced food environments that empower residents
with opportunities to make healthy food choices and reduce environmental causes of obesity, diabetes, heart disease
and other diet-related illnesses. (CA-O)
Promote energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. We will promote local, sustainable food production, and
help transition to a locally- and regionally-based food system. (CA-O)
Increase access to nutritionally adequate, culturally acceptable diet at all times through local non-emergency
sources that maximize self-reliance in state (AZ)
Low income (AZ)
Individuals (AZ)
Support the protection of environmental resources. We will promote consumption of locally and sustainably-grown
food, particularly food produced using environmentally-benign and energy-efficient growing, processing and
distribution practices. (CA-O)
To improve nutrition and the provision of nutritional information (OK)
Utilize a preventive approach to nutrition-related health problems. (CA-B)
Investigation concerns health problems related to how food is produced and the possible incidental ingestion of
carcinogens related to an historical switch to prepared and preserved foods instead of home-prepared whole foods.
(KS)
Changing how people eat (KS)
Chronic health issues and nutrition (diabetes, heart disease and obesity) (KS)
Improved school-based nutrition, reduction of childhood obesity, and other nutritional initiatives, working in
coordination with health programs (KS)
Nutritional density of foods, clean water, and air quality through improvements in agricultural practices. (KS)
Educate about and promote stewardship and conservation of land, water and resources. (NM)

Community
Bring together like-minded individuals and stakeholders from within the food system (AZ, KS)
Build partnerships, with funding sources, government and university agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses
and individuals to increase public awareness through communication, public events and farm visits. (MN)
To broaden the discussion of issues beyond simply agricultural production to a more comprehensive, food
system-wide examination. (OK)
To create a forum in which people involved in all different parts of the food system and government can meet to
learn more about what each one does and to consider how their actions impact other parts of the system. (OK)
Establish a mission, organizational and operating structure and outreach to ensure inclusive membership
representing a cross section of residents (AZ)
Build relationships between Farmers and Consumers and/or rural and urban partnerships (IL-LG, MI)
CSAs (MN)
Support the development of local markets for agricultural products such as school lunch programs and farmers‘
markets by emphasizing the cultural, economic and environmental importance of food production, and by
promoting local purchase of local farmers‘ produce and products as a way to increase the agricultural economy.
(NM, MI)
Strengthen economic and social linkages between urban consumers and regional small-scale farms (CA-B)
Improve communication and coordination among programs providing food assistance to at-risk populations, and
streamline eligibility determination processes. (KS)
Improve participation rates in government-sponsored nutrition assistance programs. (KS)
Promote the viability of local farming and ranching and the retention and recruitment of small farmers and
ranchers (NM)
Food Security
Ensure that no citizen experiences hunger (CA-O)
Generate cohesive strategies in order to improve community food security (AZ, KS)
Improve the availability and viability of food, especially to residents in need. (CA-B, MI)
Targets the problems of hunger and inadequate diets for low income and nutritionally at-risk populations, including
the elderly, children, pregnant and nursing women, and incapacitated populations, with the goal of ensuring these
groups receive the nutrition they need. (KS)
Increase the regional production and marketing of food products. (KS)
Increase awareness of and work to prevent food insecurity for New Mexican families and children. (NM)
Food Systems
Improve local food systems (AZ, KS)
Improve the availability of food to residents in need. (CA-B)
Promote a ―closed-loop‖ food system. We will work for a system that eliminates pollution and use of non-renewable
materials, and will promote food scrap composting. (CA-O)
Build knowledge and experience around
o food access, (AZ)
o production, (AZ)
o distribution, (AZ)
o consumption issues (AZ)
To create an infrastructure within the food system which will better connect stakeholders such as food producers,
consumers, communities, food processors, marketers, and government agencies, including those agencies which may
also be consumers. (OK, KS)
Develop, coordinate and implement a food system policy linking local economic development, environmental
protection and preservation with farming and urban issues (CT, KS)
Providing technical assistance to City programs working on implementation through collaboration with community
groups and agencies such as the Food Policy Council (CA-B)
Ensure that the food served in City programs shall, within the fiscal resources available:
o be nutritious, fresh, and reflective of cultural diversity (CA-B)
o be from regionally grown or processed sources to the maximum extent possible (CA-B)

o be organic (as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program
regulations) to the maximum extent possible (CA-B)
o not come from sources that utilize excessive antibiotics, bovine growth hormones, irradiation, or transgenic
modification of organisms until such time as the practice is proven to enhance the local food system (CA-B)
Develop and support greater access to nutritious foods at reasonable prices for those most in need, in both rural and
urban communities, and to be sensitive to cultural and traditional food preferences. (NM)
Preservation
Promote the preservation of farming and farmland (AZ)
Strive to ensure that all residents have access to health care, as well as basic food, housing and shelter (Goal #13, City
of Evanston Strategic Plan, 2006)
o Feed Back and Advise
Examine how state and local government actions shape the food system. (OK)
Examine causes or hunger in local communities (CO)
Examine effectiveness of food assistance programs. (CO)
Advise and provide information to the Governor on the state's FP (CT)
Review and comment on any proposed state legislation and regulations that would affect the food policy system of
the state (CT, NM)
Annual report concerning activities with any appropriate recommendations on FP (CT, KS, NM)
Prepare and submit to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to
the environment (CT)
Monitoring implementation and reporting on progress (CA-B)
Coordinate with other cities, counties, state and federal government and other sectors on nutrition and food system
issues. (CA-B)
Establish ongoing programs and projects to educate the public about food and agricultural systems based upon
accurate facts and reliable reports and analyses. (NM)
Economics
Improve the economic status of [those] involved in the food system by
o creating new opportunities (OK)
o increasing profitability (OK)
o ensuring that food dollars stay close to home (OK)
o Marketing (MN)
o Business planning (MN)
o through
o local processing, (OK)
o enhanced distribution, (OK)
o direct marketing, (OK)
o diversification of products, (OK)
o Resource sharing (MN)
o distribution of information regarding presently under-utilized opportunities. (OK)
Strengthen economic and social linkages between urban consumers and regional small-scale farms
Support local agriculture that is economically viable, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We will help
make the area a market for processing and consuming local food, with the objective of having at least 30 percent of
the area‘s food needs sourced from within the City and the surrounding region. (CA-O)
Promote community economic development. We will foster development in the food sector that creates living-wage
jobs and local ownership in many sectors of the food system. (CA-O, MI)
What are Some Strategies to Accomplishing these Goals?
A.Local and Regional Food Systems
1.Purchase fresh food from nearby and regional farms, gardens and food processors as a first priority, when
affordable, readily available, and when quality standards are maintained. (CA-B)

2.Purchase prepared or processed foods from nearby, small businesses that procure ingredients from regional organic
farmers and food processors to the maximum extent possible. (CA-B)
3.Support cooperatives, bartering, buying clubs, local currencies and other non-traditional payment mechanisms for
purchasing regionally and sustainably grown food. (CA-B)
4.Join with neighboring food shed municipalities, county governments and organizations in the purchase of
agricultural conservation easements [2] in neighboring rural communities where feasible.
5.Promote ecologically sound food cultivation in public and private spaces throughout Berkeley.
B.Equitable Access to Nutritious Food
1.Increase access to affordable fruits, vegetables and healthy foods for all Berkeley residents through support of
farmer‘s markets, community supported agriculture, produce stands and other farm to neighborhood marketing
strategies. (CA-B)
2.Promote neighborhood-based food production, processing, warehousing, distribution, and marketing. (CA-B)
3.Improve public transportation that increases access to food shopping, especially in highly transit dependent
communities.
4.Assist low-income residents in accessing available emergency and subsidized food sources. (CA-B)
5.Where feasible, make City-owned kitchen facilities available to community-based groups to provide nutrition
education and increased access to healthy foods for residents. (CA-B)
C.Public Policy
1.Advocate for food labeling laws, and request that federal and state representatives support legislation that will clearly
label food products that have been irradiated, transgenically modified or have been exposed to bovine growth
hormones.
2. Promote the use of the Precautionary Principle in agriculture and food issues to ensure the environment is not
degraded and residents are not exposed to environmental or health hazards in the production and availability of local
foods.
3. Work with media to offset unhealthy eating messages and to promote activities that alter public opinion in ways
that will support policy initiatives that promote the public's health.
4.Support state and local initiatives, including research, which provide clear, concise, accurate, culturally appropriate
messages about food and healthful eating patterns.
5.Advocate for federal and state programs that increase access to nutritious food for low-income residents.
6.Foster regional food production through support for initiatives that assist nearby farms, gardens, distributors and
neighborhood stores.
7.Advocate for local, state and federal actions that support implementation of the City of Berkeley Food and
Nutrition Policy.
D.Public Outreach and Education
1.Conduct outreach to a wide range of stakeholders in the food system through support of regular public events such
as festivals of regional food, resource guide on the regional food system, publicizing community supported agriculture
(CSA) options, and Farmers' markets. (CA-B)
2.Provide training to appropriate City staff on basic nutrition, nutrition education, and the benefits of organic and
regional sustainable agriculture. (CA-B)
3.Provide accurate, ongoing, and culturally appropriate nutrition education messages to residents tailored to individual
needs and consider the whole health of individuals, including emotional, mental and environmental health as well as
social-well-being. (CA-B)
4.Consumer literacy, reading labels, analyzing conflicting healthy eating and weight loss messages, meal planning,
cooking, and shopping for nutritious foods. (CA-B)
5.Conduct citywide culturally specific social marketing activities promoting nutritious food choices. (CA-B)
6.Increase food system literacy among residents on issues such as the environmental and social impact of
synthetic biocides (fungicides, pesticides, and herbicides), large-scale industrial farming, and patenting of life forms.
(CA-B)
7.Provide training to residents and community groups in backyard, container, and rooftop gardening techniques.
(CA-B)
8.Provide information to residents on the impact of open-air propagation of transgenically modified plants and the
use of synthetic biocides. (CA-B)
9.Outreach to neighborhood stores to promote the availability of a variety of fresh, affordable regional and organic
produce. (CA-B)

What are some sample accomplishments?
…Examined the potential for increasing the amount of Oklahoma-grown and/or processed foods purchased by
public institutions in the state. A survey of institutional food service directors was devised and mailed to 638 public
institutions, 85% of which were public schools.
[Devised] The Oklahoma Farm-to-School Report – [that] contains a full analysis of the answers as well as an examination
of the importance of increasing local consumption of locally produced foods. In addition, The Oklahoma Food
Connection, a farm-to-school directory has been completed which contains information about Oklahoma food
producers and what they grow, along with information about farmers markets, schools interested in buying locally,
and a harvest calendar.
Farm-to-school project beginning in 2004, a joint project of the Kerr Center and the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture,
Food and Forestry. Four school districts (Broken Arrow, Edmond, Shawnee, and Tahlequah) participated in the pilot
project in the 2004/2005 school year. In 2005/2006, Tulsa and Muskogee were added.
The Oklahoma Ag-in-the-Classroom program created a fun and educational ―watermelon curriculum‖ to be used in
conjunction with the lunchtime watermelon.
Legislation creating an official Oklahoma Farm-to-School Program passed both houses of the Oklahoma legislature in
May 2006. Governor Brad Henry signed the bill into law on June 7. The bill establishes a farm-to-school program
within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. It creates a position for a coordinator whose job is to develop the
program statewide by providing information and assistance to both farmers and school food service directors, as well
as advising state agencies on what is needed to make the program a success.
The bill encourages school districts to ―purchase…locally and regionally produced foods in order to improve child
nutrition and strengthen local and regional farm economies.‖
In 2006, the program expanded greatly. Thirty-five school districts – a total of 370 schools – served
Oklahoma-grown watermelons and honeydew melons in the cafeteria as part of the Oklahoma Farm-to-School
Program.
Declaration on Food and Nutrition, 1991
Produced 15 discussion papers linking hunger to food systems policy.
Provided fundraising assistance to obtain $3.5 million for projects increasing access to affordable nourishing food in
the early 1990s.
Provided fundraising assistance to obtain $3.5 million for projects increasing access to affordable nourishing food in
the early 1990s.
Food Access Program
Emergency food assistance and informational outreach
Planting the Seeds (2000) and A Growing Season (2001)
In Health
o Conducted critical research and advocacy on potentially negative health impacts of Bovine Growth Hormone,
contributing to a successful campaign that led to the federal government's refusal to license this
biotechnology product for use in Canadian dairy operations.
o Co-authored the Ontario Public Health Association's Food and Nutrition Strategy Statement.
o Helped form the Greater Toronto Food Policy Commission, bridging City and regional Boards of Health in
biotechnology discussions.
o Co-wrote Is Food The Next Public Health Challenge?for Toronto Board of Health in 1998.
o Participated in Breastfeeding Network of Metropolitan Toronto, and played key roles in its research, analysis,
social marketing campaigns and coalition building.
o Promoted the Innocenti Declaration of UNICEF and the World Health Organization, culminating in the
"Mother Friendly Workplace" initiative at Toronto City Hall.
o Promoted the Innocenti Declaration of UNICEF and the World Health Organization, culminating in the
"Mother Friendly Workplace" initiative at Toronto City Hall.
o Helped create Ontario's first Green Community food program.
o Worked with Student Nutrition Coalition to expand school food programs in the City from 53 to 350.
o Helped persuade the provincial government to fund student nutrition programs.
o Participated, with Food Share and Centre For Science in the Public Interest, in campaign to promote
nutritious home-made baby food.
In Agriculture Land Preservation and Urban Planning
o Consulting on commissions, planning boards , and Environmental Task Force

Economic Development
o Worked with different levels of government, as well as business and community groups, on the need for a
new food-processing centre in Toronto, to retain industrial jobs and promote environmentally-sound
approaches to food processing. Called the Toronto Food Fair proposal, the initiative profiled small food
businesses as essential to a job creation strategy.
o Worked with the City of Toronto Economic Development Division on a consolidated approval process for
public health regulation of small food processing businesses.
o Researched commercial kitchen incubators for City of Toronto Economic Development Division and
FoodShare, which led to construction of a 2,000 sq. foot incubator kitchen at 200 Eastern Avenue in 1997.
o Initiated a "Buy Ontario" food program involving Huron County farmers and eight Ontario hospitals to
increase hospital purchases of local foods.
o Worked with city staff and Community Economic Development groups to form a Local Economic
Development strategy for the City of Toronto in 1997.
o Organised business development workshops for Food Access Program Grant recipients on project planning,
food handling, distribution and marketing.
o Promoted farmer's markets, including the Junction Farmers Market, in collaboration with local Business
Improvement Associations.
o Worked with the Economic Development Committee, Board of Health, and Parks and Recreation to develop
strategies for farmers markets featured at various civic centres.
Urban Agriculture & Food Waste Recovery
o Promoted redesign of Toronto's urban infrastructure on a more sustainable model that mimics the "close-
looped" energy pathways and cycles of nature.
o Advocated that the City capture its food wet waste stream of compostable organics.
o A principle of "no net loss of urban nutrient resources" means using waste from one food consumption as
feedstock for urban agriculture, community gardening, bio-gas development and brownfield remediation.
o Served on the Steering Committee of the Ministry of Environment and Energy's Wet Waste Strategic
Planning process.
o Participated in several community composting projects, such as Toronto Urban Nutrient Recovery
Committee in the Broadview-Gerrardneighbourhood, and the Greenest City worm project in Kensington
Market neighbourhood.
o Reported to the Board of Health on a one-tonne per day pilot composting project, adopted by Works and
Environment Department in 1997. Participated in the Metro Wet Waste sub-committee, resulting in six
composting projects.
o Co-ordinated a half-day workshop on food miles at the 1998 Moving the Economy alternative transportation
conference in Toronto.
o Worked with the green community movement to propose using compost and specified crops to remediate
certain brownfield sites.
o Completed a pre-feasibility study for the Toronto Atmospheric Fund on a neighbourhood business model of
a composting greenhouse that captures heat, nutrients and carbon dioxide.
o Submitted Feeding the City from the Back Forty for the Environmental Task Force to show how Toronto
could produce 25 per cent of its fruits and vegetables by 2025.
o Initiated and organised the first North American Conference on Urban Agriculture, March 6, 2000 in Philadelphia.
o This conference brought together 100 participants who heard from civic officials, economic development
officers, growers, brokers and buyers.
o Founded the Rooftop Garden Resource Group to launch green roof research and promote a green roof
industry in Canada.
o Helped initiate the City Hall Green Roof project in 1999.
o Worked with the advisory group for the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation study, Greenbacks from
Greenroofs: Creating a New Industry in Canada, and hosted a conference of the same name in 1998.
Community Gardens
o Led the effort for a community gardening strategy in Toronto, resulting in an expansion from 50 community
gardens in 1991 to 122 in 2001.
o Chaired Interdepartmental Working Group that crafted Supports for Urban Food Production: Creating a Garden
City, 1993.
o Played an international role with the American Community Gardening Association, and in conference
presentations and networking in Europe and South Africa.
o Supported the Alex Wilson community garden park in downtown Toronto, 1997.

o Helped coordinate GROW T.O.GETHER Community Gardeners, and its successor, the Toronto
Community Gardening Network, which we co-chair.
o Chaired the School Garden and Compost Committee at the Toronto Board of Education, 1992-1998.
o Conducted 25 workshops for parents and teachers, and completed manual on guidelines for school garden
and compost projects.
Communications, Capacity Building and Public Education
o Given hundreds of speeches and slide show presentations on community food security, sustainable food
systems and urban agriculture to university classes, and environmental and community groups.
o Helped organize, with Ryerson University Centre for Studies in Food Security, the International Urban Food
Systems Conference.
o Built and maintained a food security resource centre used by the general public, researchers and university
students.
o Presented at the 1997 Jane Jacobs Ideas that Matter conference.
o Participated on the executive or board of many organizations and agencies, including American Community
Gardening Association, Community Food Security Coalition, FoodShare Toronto, HungerWatch, and
Ryerson University Centre for Studies in Food Security.
o Supervised undergraduate and graduate student research reports in collaboration with Ryerson University,
University of Toronto and York University.
Authored the Local Food Purchase Program Policy (Dane County, Wisconsin)
Partnered with the Institutional Food Market Coalition on a pilot program with the Badgerland Produce Auction to
get consolidated food service to serve more than 7,500 lbs of fruits and vegetables. (Dane County, Wisconsin)
Organized "Planting Seeds for our Future" conference to focus on social, environmental, and economic linkages and
co-sponsored "Southwest Regional Hunger Forum‖ focused on hunger, nutrition, and food access. (Dane County,
Wisconsin)
Finalist in the National Association of Counties (NACO) Sustainable Community Awards program (Dane County,
Wisconsin)
Facilitated Food Security Coalition for emerging food policy councils (Dane County, Wisconsin)
Sustainable Food Presentations (Dane County, Wisconsin)
Organized meeting on local food distribution issues (Dane County, Wisconsin)
Coordinate farm tours (Dane County, Wisconsin)

Looking at Food Systems, a Visual Approach
Food Systems are as strong as each of their compnents: production, distribution, consumptiona and waste and
recycling. Each of these are fueld by economic, bio-physical, policy and social factors. Resources flow into these and
health and well-being are expected as the outcomes from a well-functioning system. The following sets of graphs show
these components and a broad range of factors that influence resources and health and well-being outcomes. In all but
the first figure below, there are boxes to the right and left of each circle. These boxes include some ways and means to
tackle and overcome hunger issues through food security programs and food policy programs.
While these lists are not exclusive nor totally inclusive, they are a launching point to start discussion on the ways and
means to end hunger In the Southern Maryland area. These suggestions include what farmers can do, what grocery
store owners can do, what food pantries can do and how individual citizens in the Southern Marland ara can contribute
to ensuring healthy, sustainable food for all. Doing this not only provides purpose, skill and education for many who
might not have had them otherwise, but also helps local residents to be ensured that we are working together towards
common goals and for the greater good for all. Other suggestions and ideas should be centered around these issues and
how to overcome obstacles or how to improve systems all ready in place. Many of the nummerated suggestions have
an acronym or name in parenethesis in them. These are the companies that are currently tackling these issues all ready
suggested to be working on concert with the suggested Food Policy Group. These acronyms are listed in Appendix II.

Figure 1 – Basic outline of Food Systems and their internal and external influences.

Figure 2–How diversification of farms can be used to influence food systems and the types of support that would be useful.

Figure 3 – How distribution influences the resources, health and well-being available and visa-versa.
Figure 4 – A look at ways to change consumption of citizens in the area.

Figure 5 – How agronomic practices, food processing and food processing can be improved within food systems.
Figure 6 – How policy support can influence food systems and food security and how it can be changed within our current systems in place.

How do we Overcome Hunger in Southern Maryland?
This is a diverse and complicated subject. Some say it‘sget more food. Others indicate it‘s get more people jobs, purpose and
a place in society. While there is no one exact area to be changed or one individual step to take, there are problem areas that
can be addressed and respective parties in charge of or that have an influence on these areas can become more able and
prepared to do their part, supporting those in the community without the means to accomplish for themselves. The problem
areas and recommendations listed below are a start to doing that.
Problem Areas
1) Health10
a. Obesity
b. Affordable health care
c. Drugs and tobacco use
d. Cancer
e. Heart Disease
f. Organic
g. Healthy Foods
2) Communication
a. Developing the ways, means and patterns to communicate among groups.
b. Developing the ways, means and patterns to disseminate information to those in need.
c. Developing the ways, means and patterns to have others let us know they want to help or be apart of
organization/organizing.
3) Location
a. Locations for programs, educational and outreach spots.
b. Locations to disseminate healthy foods to those in need and the availability of transportation to get there.
4) Distribution
a. Distributing food in a cost effective way to those in need.
b. Picking up food from farms.
5) Price
a. Consideration for farmers for fair and equitable prices.
b. Consideration for buyers – sliding scale or income based food buying or bulk pricing or purchase plans for
those on benefit programs.
6) Education
a. For Farmers to distribute food in a healthy manner.
b. For Farmers to grow organically.
c. For Farmers to know where to sell.
d. For public to know why whole and healthy foods are a priority.
e. For the public to know how to utilize healthy foods.
f. Teaching public to farm for themselves.
7) Sustainable Food Systems
a. Waste from restaurants being discarded.
b. Compost scraps not being re-used.
c. Compost being used on farms.
d. Waste runoff into the water.
e. Eco-friendly packaging and containers.
f. Local food buying – decreases food miles, health of food and people.
g. Variety of local foods that meet nutritional needs.
h. Community support and regulations met to maintain
i. Fiscally responsible
j. Accessible processing centers
Recommendations
1) Set Policy Into Groups working on individual areas of interest
2) Decide and define which companies are already working on ending hunger
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As defined by the Charles County Needs Assessment 2011

3) Decide and define how those companies and organizations need help and support and/or how they can work
together.
4) Develop and understand ways and means for supporting current programs and developing others.
5) Develop a series of farmer‘s conferences before spring planting
a. Desire and land availability to plant for helping needy
b. Need to have help for food harvesting and production
i. Required costs and cost projections
c. Green farming programs
6) Develop and understand programs to enhance health and reduce disparity among people and waste in food system
a. Conferences
b. Support and recognizing preventative and informational health care companies and organizations
c. Information sharing for health and training programs in the areas of health and health information
7) Work on investing in at least one food center for farmers to prepare food
a. One per county preferred
b. Refrigerator, steamer, and clean area
8) Collaborate/ Set up meeting with all who are working on ending hunger in Southern Maryland
a. Define problem areas
b. Realize goals for organizations
c. Set up ways to help or communicate better
9) Develop website
a. To communicate all food policy happenings
i. For farmers
ii. The needy
iii. The helpers
iv. Those who can be helped
10) Develop educational tools
a. Growing home garden
b. Growing organically
c. Health and nutrition
11) Develop systems to encourage local food to hungry people
a. Those in need
b. Those in restaurants
c. Those in grocery stores

Current Programs Working on Hunger Solutions in Southern Maryland
Area
Agriculture and Farming Operations
Accokeek Foundation
- Training Programs
End Hunger Calvert
- Two farms growing food for Calvert Food Banks
Farm to School
- St. Mary‘s County
- Mt. Hope Nanjemoy
Master Gardner‘s Program
- Grow it, Eat it
People‘s Gardens
Serenity Farms
Southern Maryland Agriculture Development
Comission
- SoMD So Good
Thomas Stone High School
- School Gardens
Health Outreach
Black Leadership Council for Excellence
- Health disparities Project
Charles County Health Department
- Healthy Stores Project
- Health Disparities
- Chronic Disease Prevention Team
Living Branches Wellness
- Health coaching
- Community Gardening
- Food distribution systems
- Lectures and informational sessions
Southern Maryland Rural Health Network with St.
Mary‘s Hospital
- Health Outreach
Food Distribution and Systems (*to Needy)
Calvert County Community Food Pantry*
- Food distribution to people in need
Christ Episcopal Church
- Food pantry
Christian Family Baptist Church*
- Community Garden
- Training Program
- Volunteer Assistance
Circle of Angels*
- Food Distribution
Farmer‘s Markets
- Mayonae
- La Plata
- Waldorf
- St. Charles
- Barstow
- Prince Frederick
- Solomon‘s
- North Beach
- California
- North St. Mary‘s County
Farms Participating
- End Hunger Calvert
- Life Stream of the Nazarene
- Serenity Farms
- Spider Hill Farms
First Friendship Pantry
- Serve families in the Ridge, St. Inigoes and Scotland
areas every Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon.
First Friendship Hall
13723 Point Lookout Rd.
Ridge, MD 20680
Government
- Economic Development, Calvert, Charles, St.
Mary‘s

- Health Department, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary‘s
- Social Services, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary‘s
Joe‘s Place*
- Distributes food every other week
La Plata United Methodist Church*
- Weekly Meals
Life Stream Church of the Nazarene*
- Community Garden and Food Distribution
The Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen at St. Paul‘s
Church
- Food Bank
- Open on Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 - 12:30.
Lunch is served on Tuesday and Thursday, Groceries
are only distributed on Thursday.
25550 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
301 475 7200
Manna from In God's Care Pantry
Hours: Wednesday 9am- 2pm
We deliver to Seniors and Handicap
Serving all of Calvert County
2365 Delight Court
St. Leonard, Maryland 20685
443 295 7122
Email- godsmanna4u@gmail.com
Mary's Food Pantry (Sponsored by Scared Heart
Church - La Plata)
Only on Saturdays and only on Specified Dates
9 a.m. to Noon
301-934-2261 at Sacred Heart Church
201 St. Mary's Avenue
La Plata, MD 20646
Our Daily Bread
10:00-11:30 Wed and Fri
301-863-4740 20850
Langley Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Panera Bread*
- Bread Donations
Quality Printers*
- Donation Baskets
Meals on Wheels (Western Charles Community
Association)
- Distributes Food to In Need Residences
Southern Maryland Food Bank*
- Distributes Food to Local Food Banks
St. Mary‘s Caring
- Provides nutritious meals 5 days/week
SHARE Food Network*
- Grace Lutheran Church
- Christ Missionary Baptist Church
- Grace Lutheran Church
- New Hope A M E Church
- Our Lady Help of Christians
- St Vincent De Paul
- Zion Wesley United Methodist Church
SMILE
10290 H G Trueman Road
Lusby, MD 20657
Hours of operation are
Wed and Thursday from 10 – 2
Saturday from 9 – 12
410 236 0009
http://www.smileinc.org/
We serve Calvert county from Broomes Island Road
south to Solomons
SNAP *
- Calvert County Health Department
- Charles County Health Department
- St. Mary’s County Health Department
Southern Maryland Women’s League*
- Donation Baskets
St. Clement’s Family Center
- Pantry
- Open Tue, Wed, Th from 10 – 12 & 1-3
301-769-2788
St. Mary‘s County residents
21506 Colton Point Rd.,
Avenue MD 20609
Walmart*
- Donations

Western Charles County Community Action
Committee*
- Working on ending hunger through giving
WIC*
- Food for women, infants and children

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Organizations Currently on Southern Maryland Community Food Council
Accokeek Foundation
Molly Meehan, Community Outreach and Education
Coordinator
mmeehan@accokeek.org
3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607
301-283-2113
www.accokeek.org
Preservation, protection and enhancement land and
historical sites in the Potomac River basin
Southern Maryland
Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry
Gus Wolf, President, CEO
Jean Wolf
gwolfpack@comcast.net
PO Box 1334, 100 Gibsail Dr., Suite 101,
Huntingtown, MD 20639
410-414-7474
www.calvertgrace.org/c/40/
Provides food and emergency assistance to Calvert County
Residents in need
Calvert
Calvert County Department of Economic
Development
Kelly Robertson, Business Development Specialist
Janette Ashworth
slaglekr@co.cal.md.us
1-800-331-9771|410-535-4585 (f)
Courthouse, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
www.ecalvert.com
Promotes products and Agri-Tourism and expanding
markets for agri-business
Citizens of and workers in Calvert County
Calvert
Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning
Veronica Cristo, Rural Planner
Cristova@co.cal.md.us
410-535-1600 x 2489
150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Works on Sustainable agriculture and land preservation
Charles County Dept of Social Services
Juan Manuel Thompson, Public Information Officer
Jthomps4@dhr.state.md.us
301-392-6841
200 Kent Avenue, LaPlata, MD 20646
www.dhr.state.md.us/county/charles/index.php
Food and Nutrition Services, etc.
Low income people and families who need assistance
Charles
Christ Church (Episcopal) Port Tobacco Parish
Rev. Eric Shoemaker, Reverend
jjackoe@comcast.net
112 East Charles Street, P.O. Box 760, La Plata, MD
20646
www.christchurchlaplata.org
301-392-1051
Support regional food pantries feeding hunger
Homeless and dispossessed
Southern Maryland
Circle of Angels
Roseanna Vogt, Director
info@circleofangels.org
P.O. Box 7 Friendship, MD 20758
301-778-3848
www.circleofangels.org
Poverty Elimination, Mutual Aid Housing
For the impoverished
End Hunger In Calvert County
Robert Hahn, Rev., Chairman
rhahn@chesapeakechurch.org
P.O Box 758 Huntingtown, MD 20639
410-257-5672
www.endhungercalvert.org
Mission: End Hunger in Calvert County
Vision: A growing network of people helping others
become self-sufficient.
Create permanent solutions that move them from
dependency to self-sufficiency
Calvert County
Farm4Hunger
Bernie Fowler, Director
Farming4hunger@hotmail.com
http://www.farming4hunger.com/
http://www.facebook.com/Farming4Hunger
443-771-0336
PO BOX 2348
Prince Frderick, MD 20678
Living Branches
Rose Ann Haft, Director
rose@livingfromtheearth.com
301-752-1425
305 C Centennial Street, Suite #201, La Plata, MD 20646
To create the ways and means for collaboration,
sustainability and total community and ecological
health and vibrancy.

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Everyone
Southern Maryland
Serenity Farms
Franklin Robinson, Secretary
Franklinrobinson3@yahoo.com
RobinsonF@si.edu
6932 Serenity Farm Road Benedict, MD
301-274-3829|301-399-1629(c)|301-399-1634(c)
www.serenityfarminc.com
Farm, Store, Education and Tours
Everyone
Charles County
Southern Maryland Agricultural Development
Commission (SMADC)
Christine Bergmark, Executive Director
cbergmark@smadc.com
Susan McQuilkin, Marketing Executive
Smcquilkin@smadc.com
P.O. Box 745
15045 Burnt Store Road,
Hughesville, MD 20637
301-274-1922
www.smadc.com
Farms, General Public, Policy Makers for reducing tobacco
use, influence of farming on waterways, awareness for
healthy foods and healthier environment
Southern Maryland
Southern Maryland Food Bank(1983)
Brenda D‘Carlo
Brenda.DiCarlo@catholiccharitiesdc.org
P.O. Box 613, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-274-0695 |301-274-0681 (f)
http://www.smfb.somd.com/
Bulk Food Distribution
Food Pantries, Shelters, Group Homes, Soup Kitchens
‗Using the very best business practices possible and
proving educational trainings, events, projects and new
programs that will better the lives of those we serve and
fill the gap that assist due to food insecurity.‘
Calvert, Charles County, St. Mary‘s
Southern Maryland Resource Conservation &
Development Council (representing the Charles County
Commissioners)
Michael Pellegrino, Board Member
PASARCH@verizon.net
301-475-8427 ext. 6|301-475-8391 (f)
26737 Radio Station Way, Ste D, Leonardtown, MD 20650
http://www.somdrcd.org/
Southern Maryland
Southern Maryland Rural Health Disparities and
Network with St. Mary’s Hospital
Nina Voehl
pi007voehl@aol.com
Jacklyn Shaw, Co-Chair, Grants Coordinator
Jaclyn_Shaw@smhwecare.com
Lori Werrell, Chair and Director of Health Connections
301-475-6184|301-475-6195
25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
www.smhwecare.com
Mission: To decrease health disparities and obesity in
children and adults in the underserved population in
Southern Maryland by building comprehensive
strategies that promote healthy eating, increased
physical activity and health education.
Vision: To elevate and empower those affected by obesity
in St. Mary‘s County through education, advocacy and
support.
Spider Hall Farm
David and Susan Cox, Owners
coxfarm1@verizon.net
410-610-0094
3915 Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
www.spiderhallfarm.com
Agriculture Education, Farming for Hunger, Local farm
stand
End Hunger Calvert, other local citizens
Calvert County
St. Mary’s Caring
Dana McGarity
stmcaring@gmail.com
20850 Langley Road in Lexington Park, MD
301-863-5700
http://stmaryscaring.org/
Lexington Park
Provides nutritious, economical breakfast and lunch,
Monday through Saturday, free of charge
Less Fortunate
St. Mary’s , University of Maryland Cooperative
Extension
Jane Frances Kostenko, Nutrition Associate Agent, Food
Supplemental Nutrition Education program
kostenko@umd.edu
Liat L. Mackey, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
Educator
lmackey@umd.edu
P. O. Box 663/21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD
20650
301-475-4482|301-475-4484|301-475-4483 (f)
www.stmarys.umd.edu
www.agnr.umd.edu
Administration, 4H & Youth Development, Food &
Nutrition, Family & Consumer Services, Agriculture &
Natural Resources Nutrient Management
Everyone, especially Underserved and Low-Income
St. Mary's

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Other Priority Organizations and Partners Suggested to Work With and Consider
Civista
Willing Helper‘s Society, La Plata, MD
Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action
Committee
Tri-County Council
Good Earth
Accokeek Foundation
Prosperity Acres
Reaching Out Now
Office of Community Services
Department of Economic and Community Development
Farmers
Farmers‘ market managers
Community representatives
Public, Private and Non-Profit entities that all have a stake
in addressing Food Policies in SoMD
Agricultural Departments
Farm Bureau
Hospitals
Health Departments
Food Vendors
Food Distributors
WIC
WARM
SHARE
St. Mary‘s College
College of Southern Maryland
Representatives from all county planning committees
Representation for the Transportation system
Clergy
County Governments (local management boards, public
affairs rep)
Farmer‘s
Civic groups( Knights of Columbus, Optimist, Jaycees)
Chamber of Commerce
USDA
NRCS
State Representatives
MD Food Bank
Maryland Food Program
Medical volunteers
Nutritionists
Financiers
Community activists and leaders
Liaison officers with state and county governments
Regional trucking associations or company group
Local Members of the National Grocers Association or
local grocer group
Restaurants associations or group
Economic development organizations to make certain that
agriculture and food system projects are recognized as
contributors improving the local economy
Educators – from elementary level through college
Bonnie Sigwalt
Gary Fick
Restaurant
Linda Thomas
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Priorities as Defined in Assessment 1 of FPC
Access - Affordable Foods (UMDCE, AF,SMADC)
Access - Healthy Foods (UMDCE, LB, AF, SMADC)
Access - Local Foods (SMFB, UMDCE, AF,
SMADC)
Access – Land to farm (AF, LB)
Access – Markets (AF)
Access – Food to Underserved Populations
(SMADC, LB)
Access – USDA Approved processing center (AF,
LB)
Assessment - Behavioral Changes Post Education
(SMCE)
Assessment - Disease Prevention (SMRHDON)
Assessment - Facilities to increase healthy, safe,
affordable food access (UMDCE)
Assessment - Initiatives to increase healthy, safe,
affordable food access (UMDCE)
Assessment - Innovation and Alternatives
(SMRCDC)
Assessment - Policies and facilitation resulting in
increased healthy, safe, affordable food
consumption (UMDCE)
Assessment - Viability and effectiveness of practices
(SMRCDC)
Assessment – Locations of underserved populations
(LB)
Communication - Amongst Farmers (CCDED)
Communication - In Schools (SMRCDC)
Communication - USDA and MDA Policy (SF)
Communications – Farmers, needy, community
(SMFB)
Communications - Interested and active organizations
addressing land use and nutritional needs
(SMADC)
Communications - Of regional activities and eligibility
of programs like SNAP (JS, CCDSS)
Communications – About healthy foods to public,
elected officials (SMADC)
Community and Collaboration - Agriculture heritage
(SMRCDC)
Community and Collaboration – Among Farmers
(CCDED)
Community and Collaboration – Schools (SMRCDC)
Community and Collaboration – Needs and
Provisions (SMFB)
Distribution - Program To Benefit Needy
(CCCFP, LB)
Distribution – To schools, hospitals,
governments, etc. (AF)
Economic - Business Development (CCDED)
Economic - Encourage Agricultural Careers
(CCDED)
Economic - Mentoring (CCDED)
Economic - Grant Seeking (SMFB)
Economic - Price Reduction (SMC)
Economic - Price Regulation
Economic - Reduced Cost (SMFB, SMC)
Economic - Agriculture economic development
encouraged (CCDSS)
Economic – Encourage jobs and work share
programs for farmers, or farm help (LB)
Economic – Encourage work for food programs
(LB)
Education - Best Practices (EHCC, LB)
Education - Disease Prevention (SMRHDON)
Education - Farmer, Continued ED (CCDED, AF)
Education - Health and Wellness (SMRHDON)
Education - Low Income (SMCE, SMDADC)
Education - Native Habitats (SMRCDC)
Education - Nutrition (CCCFP ,SMRHDON,
SMADC)
Education - Benefits of Local/Fresh (SMC)
Education - Hands On Safety, Security and Preparing
(SMC)
Educational - Ethical Values (SMRCDC)
Education – Sustainable Food (LB)
Facilitation - Branding and Reputation (SF)
Facilitation - Build Resource Site and Network
(SMFB)
Facilitation - Emergency Assistance (CCCFP ,SMCE)
Facilitation - Food Distribution and Food Ensuring
(EHCC)
Facilitation - Food Production at Home (UMDCE)
Facilitation - Food Production in Community
(UMDCE)
Facilitation - Food Security (SMFB)
Facilitation - Interested and active organizations
(SMADC)
Facilitation - Reaching those in need, low-income
(SMFB, SMC, SMCE)

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Incentives - Farmers to produce more and sell locally
(SF)
Incentives - Legislation (SF)
Incentives - Tax (SF)
Investment - Food Locker/ Processing Center -
Mobile or Stationary (SF, CCDED, UMDCE)
Investment – Markets in underserved areas (AF,
LB)
Investment - Infrastructure, Community Centers
(CCDSS, CCDED, SMRHDON)
Nutrition - Healthier choices distributed (CCCFP,
SMRHDON)
Nutrition - Crop planning for health - (CCCFP)
Nutrition – Education (LB, AF)
Outreach –About Farmers Markets (SMCE)
Outreach –To Farmers Markets (SMCE)
Outreach - Increase Consumer Base (SMC)
Policy Development – To encourage farmers to
continue to farm (AF)
Policy Development – For small farms and medium
sized farms (AF)
Policy Development – Relationships between schools,
hospitals, government, farms etc for food (AF)
Policy Development - Regulation - USDA? MDA?
(SF)
Policy Development – Sustainable and clean food
production (LB, CoA)
Policy Development – Healthy foods to
underserved people (LB)
Program Development - School Gardens and Farm to
School (SMRHDON, EHCC)
Program Development - Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (CCDSS)
Program Development - Physical Fitness
(SMRHDON)
Program Development – Healthy Food to all
(LB, SHF)
Systems – Fresh and Local food (AF, LB, SMADC)
Systems – Include schools, farms, hospitals and
restaurants (LB, AF)
System – Interested and active organizations
(SMADC, CoA)
Systems - Process Enhancement (SMFB)
Systems – Sustainable Food (LB, CoA)
Value - Buy Local (SMFB, SMC, AF, SMADC)
Value - Cooperation (AF, LB, SMADC)
Value - Educational Centers (SMRHDON)
Value - Farmers Markets (SMRHDON, AF)
Value - Healthy living (SMRHDON, AF,
SMADC)
Value - Physical Fitness (SMRHDON)
Value - Protection and preservation of agriculture
and natural heritage for future generations
(SMRCDC)
Value – Sustainable Foods (LB)
Value - Synergy (LB)
Value – Wellness(SMRHDON)

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List of Actual Responses from Food Policy Council
1.) (SMFB) (short term) (1) to support efforts to bring awareness of food insecurity to the community, where those that
need assistance can go and where those that would like to help can contribute
2.) (SMFB) (long term) (2) become a driving force in how well our community supports its neighbors
3.) (SMFB) (long term) (3) be the resource site for any need
4.) (SMFB) (long term) (4) become a unit that can contend for long term grants and funding that help each member do
what they do better
5.) (SMC ) (1) Easy access to reasonably priced, locally produced products, for low income persons and families
6.) (SMC) (2) Hands on education in securing and preparation of these products, and the benefits of them versus
processed/trucked foods
7.) (SMC ) (3) Increased consumer base for local farmers (who can then produce more at lower prices)
8.) (SF) (1) a USDA locker plant in the Southern Maryland area, whether it be mobile or stationary. Also coordination
between USDA and MDA with regard to policy and regulation is desperately needed. Streamlining and aligning the
two would save the farmer/producer many headaches.
9.) (SF) (2) continued coordination with local farmers and organizations to present ourselves as a unique brand, easily
recognizable and known throughout the state and region.
10.) (SF) (3) increased incentives for farmers to continue to produce and sell locally, whether that be tax incentives or
specific legislation.
11.) (CCCFP) (1) provide emergency assistance, and when necessary, disaster assistance. (short-term)
12.) (CCCFP) (2) provide direction (not counseling) for nutrition, food preparation, and basic food safety
13.) (CCCFP) (3) provide monthly assistance to supplement monthly food needs for families and individuals
14.) (CCCFP) (4) provide high protein choices, including eggs, tuna, salmon, pork. beef, chicken, turkey and venison for
clients
15.) (CCCFP) (5) Minimize high calorie foods, drinks, snacks and desserts while providing alternative choices
16.) (SMH&SMCOC) The Coalition currently has working Sub-Committees on Marketing and Social Campaigns
(awareness), Policy (prevention) and Demonstrations (interventions). The Southern Maryland Food Policy Council
could be a driving force for the Policy Sub-Committee and will be a major source of information on current initiatives
within the SOMD region.
17.) (SMCE) (1) Identify and reach low-income groups.
18.) (SMCE) (2) Provide educational opportunities for those individuals.
19.) (SMCE) (3) Provide follow-up to those individuals to assess behavior change after educational event.
20.) (CCDSS) (1) Establishing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at regional farmers markets
21.) (CCDSS) (2) Providing information resources and market eligibility criteria for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) for families, adults and children
22.) (CCDSS) (3) Provide emergency assistance, and when necessary, disaster assistance planning for the region
23.) (SMRCDC) (1) Goal III: Cooperate with schools and a wide array of regional partners to educate Southern
Marylanders on the value of preserving and protecting our agricultural and natural heritage for the benefit of present
and future generations
24.) (SMRCDC) (2) Goal IV: Impact at least 20 businesses annually by preserving, increasing and/or further developing
the economic and environmental viability of the diverse resource-based industries in Southern Maryland in a safe and
sustainable manner.
25.) (SMRCDC) (3)Goal V: Utilize diverse educational opportunities and outreach to Southern Maryland audiences to
promote a land ethic that values native habitat in the RC&D Development Area.
26.) (SMRCDC) (4) Goal VII: Help our county governments protect the Development Area's unique agricultural heritage
and natural character by presenting annually the most innovative development alternatives to partners, communities
and agricultural operations.
27.) (SMRHDON) (1) Healthy Living/Nutrition Education
28.) (SMRHDON) (2) Early Detection/Referral Treatment
29.) (SMRHDON) (3) School-based Garden and Farmers' Market
30.) (SMRHDON) (4) Physical Fitness and Wellness Centers
31.) (SMRHDON) (5) Disease Prevention/Health Promotion
32.) (LB) (1) Sustainable Food Practice
33.) (LB) (2) Ensuring food sharing and availability for low-income and high risk persons
34.) (LB) (3) Encouraging health and balance in diet and daily practice through education, community and collaboration
35.) (LB) (4) Developing infrastructure, means and availability of equipment sharing and food processing centers

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36.) (LB) (5) Develop a system where sustainable incomes can be earned in community based food systems
37.) (SHF) (1) Feeding the hungry-in a coordinated effort
38.) (SHF) (2) Providing a network of support for the farm stands/farms to better serve the citizens with local produce.
List of farm stands, list of places for fresh produce.
39.) (SHF) (3) A place for sharing of ideas, resources, professional insight, assistance from govt. agencies in getting the
message of the importance of agriculture to the public.
40.) (SHF) (4) This committee could serve as a valuable resource in coordinating efforts of local farmers and businesses.
There are a lot of great ideas from this committee with many wonderful people putting in a lot of effort. It would be
great to coordinate some of that effort and connect people to each other.
41.) (SHF) (5) I think the Council should do nothing for the region, but the individuals with individual businesses do
everything for the region. The Council is just a vehicle to get the connections made.
42.) (CoA) (1) collaboration with other like-minded organizations to meet our mission
43.) (CoA) (2) more organic and healthful access to nutritional food
44.) (CoA) (3) a clean and healthy environment
45.) (UMDCE) (1) Promote use of local foods in and by the community, including food production at home and in the
community.
46.) (UMDCE) (2) Improve access to safe, healthy, affordable food.
47.) (UMDCE) (3) Identify, facilitate, encourage and promote adoption of policies and initiatives that result in increased
local food consumption and access to safe, healthy affordable food.
48.) (CCPTP) (short) (1) Work to coordinate food distribution and create more opportunity for others to engage in this
work, thus increasing outreach to those in need.
49.) (CCPTP) (long) (2) Establish an infrastructure that has barriers between food distribution organizations are removed,
achieving a unified effort to the hunger problem.
50.) CCPTP (long) (3) To establish a holistic approach to serving the hungry, unemployed, for those without access to
medical and dental resources, and those in need of help in getting through the day.
51.) (CCDED) (1) Support and encourage collaboration among farmers
52.) (CCDED) (2) expand and create food distribution opportunities, food processing centers
53.) (CCDED) (3) assist farmers with business development through mentoring, classes, etc.
54.) (CCDED) (4) increase the number of regional farmers by encouraging agricultural careers
55.) (EHCC) (1) Delineating regional roles to ensure coverage and prevent duplicative overlap.
56.) (EHCC) (2) Sharing best practices and discerning who they transfer into each other's areas of expertize.
57.) (EHCC) (3) Fostering a feeling of cooperation and synergy.
58.) (AF)(1) Serving to support policies that encourage farmers to continue farming in our region
59.) (AF) (2) Gain access to land and markets in our region, to provide an environment that new and beginning and
diverse farming populations have access to land
60.) (AF) (3) That regulations and policy are favorable to small and medium sized farming operations, and family farmers
are protected.
61.) (AF) (4) Creating systems that connect locally grown foods with local markets, direct, wholesale (this includes creating
sustainable local markets in areas and communities that for one reason or another have limited access to fresh,
healthy, local produce because of financial/geographical limitations).
62.) (AF) (5) Developing a USDA certified processing facility accessible to Southern Maryland Farmers.
63.) (AF) (6) Encouraging policies which build relationships with our institutions, both private and public, including
schools, hospitals, etc., to source local sustainably grown foods.
64.) (SMADC) (1) Ensure access, availability and affordability of fresh, local foods to underserved populations, while
assuring that farmers receive a fair and economically sustainable profit.
65.) (SMADC) (2) Educate the public (adults, children, elderly) and elected officials about the benefits of nutritious food,
healthy lifestyles while emphasizing the connection with fresh, local food as much as possible.
66.) (SMADC) (3) Galvanize financial, political and public support for healthy lifestyles (food and health issues) in
Southern Maryland.
67.) (SMADC) (4) Inform policy-making to address the food, poverty and health issues as they arise.
68.) (SMADC) (5) Create a network of interested and informed organizations, including schools, health organizations, and
all others addressing the nutritional and land use needs for underserved populations.
AF – Accokeek Foundation – Molly Meehan
CCCFP – Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry , Gus and Jean Wolf
CCDSS – Charles County Department of Social Services, Juan Manuel Thompson

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CCDED – Calvert County Department of Economic Development, Kelly Robertson Slagle & Jane Ashworth
CCPTP – Christ Church Port Tobacco Parish, Eric Shoemaker
CoA– Circle of Angels, Roseanna Vogt wit
EHCC- End Hunger Calvert County, Robert P. Hahn
LB – Living Branches, Rose Ann Haft
SF – Serenity Farms, Franklin Robinson
SHF – Spider Hill Farm, David and Susan Cox
SMADC – Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Center - Christine Bergmark and Susan Mcquilkin
SMH&SMCOC – St. Mary‘s Hospital& St. Mary‘s Obesity Coalition, Jacklyn Shaw & Lori Werrell
SMC – St. Mary‘s Caring, DanaMcGarity
SMCE – St. Mary‘s Cooperative Extension, Jane Frances Kostenko
SMFB – Southern Maryland Food Bank, Brenda D‘Carlo
SMRCDC – Southern Maryland Resource Conservation & Development Council, Michael Pellegrino
SMRHDON - Southern Maryland Rural Health Disparities and Obesity Network, Nina Voehl
UMD CE – University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, Liat Mackey

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List of Programs In Place to End Hunger, By Program (not exclusive)
Cookbook
SMADC
Portland-Multnomah Food Policy Council
Living Branches
Eco-Friendly, Sustainable
Oakland Food Policy Council
Extended Season Programs
Farm To School (or similar)
Oklahoma
Thomas Stone High School
Farmer‘s Markets
Arizona
Maryland
Food Access
Governance
Immigrant Farmer Programs
Minnesota Food Network
Land Use
Minnesota
Local Food Grocery Store
Arizona
New Farmer Programs
Minnesota
Newsletters
Toronto
Public Health & Nutrition Policy
Urban Agriculture
Written Reports
Toronto Food Policy

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National Programs To End Hunger and Food Systems
USDA
Commodity Food Network
Economic Research Service www.ers.usda.gov
Food and Nutrition Services www.fns.usda.gov/fns/
Programs:
- SNAP
- WIC
–Farmer‘s Market Nutrition
–Senior Farmer‘s Market Nutrition
- School Meals
–Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
–School Breakfast and Lunch Programs
–Special Milk
–Team Nutrition
- Summer Food Service Program
- Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Food Assistance and Disaster Relief
- Food Distribution
–School/Child Nutrition Commodity Programs
–Food Distribution on Indian Reservations
–Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Change the World
Web: www.changetheworld.org
Community Food Security Coalition
Web: http://foodsecurity.org/
Programs
- Farm to College
- Farm to School
- Federal Policy
- Grants
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/community_fo
od.html (Due November)
- Training and Technical Assistance
USDA Community Food Projects grant
application assistance
Program Evaluation
Communities Putting Prevention to Work
Food Policy Councils
Healthy Corner Stores Network
http://www.healthycornerstores.org/
http://www.healthycornerstores.org/Communi
ty Food Assessment
Resource List
Conferences
End Hunger Network
http://www.endhunger.com/
Farmers Ending Hunger (Oregon)
http://www.farmersendinghunger.com/
Programs
- Adopt an Acre
- Transportation from Farms
- Processing, Canning and Harvesting
- Dish distribution
- List Farmers on Website
Funding:
- Adopt an Acre
- Cash donations
- Fresh food donations
- Fundraising
- Legacy and Planned Giving
- Volunteers
- Farmers and Ranchers
- Processors
- Grants from:
- Oregon Food Bank
- Oregon Community Foundation
- Providence Health and Services
- The Collins Foundation
- Spirit Mountain Community Fund
- The Walmart Foundation
- The Lamb Foundation
- Kraft Foods
Feeding America
Web: http://feedingamerica.org/
Programs:
–Child Hunger (Kids Café - for after school eating,
Backpack Program – sending food home with kids
afterschool , Summer food, School Pantry Program, Child
Hunger Corps)
–Network Programs (food assistance for ending hunger
and emergencies)
•Mobile pantry
•SNAP outreach
•National Produce – Partnership with Farms and
Industry, Value added processing, Disaster relief (energy
and financially efficient to help save funding), Commodity
Supplemental Food Program (low-income pregnant and
breast feeding women – Not in Maryland, however)
–Public Assistance Programs (most are listed above)
–Advocacy and Public Policy
Food Recovery Network
Web: www.FoodRecoveryNetwork.org
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- Pick up food from on-campus vendors to distribute to
food banks
Food Trust: Fresh Food Financing Initiative
Phone: 215-575-0444
One Penn Center
Suite 900
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
E-mail: contact@thefoodtrust.org
Web: http://www.thefoodtrust.org/
Programs:
- Retail space or Retail/Residential space
- Grant Programs: Pre-development, Land assembly, Soft
costs, Construction
- The Food Trust
- Nutrition Education
- Farm-To-School
- Kindergarten Initiative
- School Food and Beverage Reform
- School Market Program
- Community Nutrition Coalition
- Healthy Corner Store
- Farmer‘s Market
- Green Grocery
Grassroots.org
http://www.grassroots.org/
Make Change Trust
Web: Long Link Here
No Kid Hungry
Web: http://nokidhungry.org/
Partners:
- ConAgra Foods Foundation
- Walmart
- Food Network
- Land of Nod
- Jimmy Dean
- OpenTable
- The Capital Grille
- USA Today
- Sodexo Foundation
- Weight Watchers
- Hickory Farms
- Corner Bakery
- Chicago Metallic
- Tastefully Simple
- Williams Sonoma
- Joe‘s Crab Shack
- Groupon
- C & S Wholesale Grocers
- Birds Eye
- CGI
- Domino Sugar
- C&H
- Family Circle
- Whole Foods
- Ocean Spray
- American Express
- Sysco
- Tork
- Duncan Hines
- Hillshire Farm
- Arby‘s
Organic Consumers Association
Web: http://www.organicconsumers.org/
Programs:
- Organic Farm Conversion Programs
- Universal Healthcare
- Fair trade and economic justice
Slow Foods USA
Web: http://www.slowfoodusa.org/
Programs:
- Campaigns
- Regional Biodiversity
- Children and Food
- US Ark of Taste
- Slow Food on Campus
- US Terra Madre Network
- US Presidia
- A thousand gardens in Africa
SodexoFoundations
Web: http://www.sodexofoundation.org/
Programs
- Feeding Our Future® (Summer Program)
- STOP Hunger Scholarships (For students who fight
hunger)
- Heroes of Everyday Life® (Donations made in honor of
Heroes)
- SodexoServathon (Volunteer, donations, organization)
- Food Donations
- The Campus Kitchens Project SM (with DC Central
Kitchen - enable college students to volunteer, lead,
develop, and serve in a setting that makes a difference in
the fight against hunger)
- Backpack Food Program (backpacks provided with
nutritious, easy to prepare, non-perishable food)
-Scholarships
Partners:
Share Our Strength
Youth Service America
Feeding America
Feeding Our Future
Backpack Food Program

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State Food Policy Councils and Ending Hunger Programs
Data was compiled from http://www.statefoodpolicy.org/ and from various internet searches and webpages.
Alabama
L: Greater Birmingham Community Food Partners
Contact: Elise Munoz, Program Coordinator for Greater
Birmingham Community Food Partners
Email: bhamfoodsecurity@gmail.com
Phone: (205) 229-7871
Secondary Contact: Paulette Van Matre, Executive
Director of Magic City Harvest
P.O. Box 11292, Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: (205) 591-3663
Web: www.gbcfp.org
Governance: Independent
Alaska
S: Alaska Food Policy Council
Contact: Diane Peck
Email: diane.peck@alaska.gov
Governance: Independent (statewide group of 81 non-
profit, faith-based and state agencies funded by the state)
Arizona
Arizona Food Policy Council
Programs:
- Local Food Grocery Store
- Farmer‘s Market
- Farm-to-school (only a few) organization
Sponsors
Association of Arizona Food Banks
Arizona Community Foundation
Arizona Pediatric Clinics, PLLC
Arizona Public Service
Arizona Small Business Association
Bank of America Foundation
Citizens Insurance Agency
Downtown Voices Coalition
Edible Phoenix / Nibble and Scribble
Farm to Table, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Jewish Family and Children's Service, Tucson
Life Challenge, Inc.
LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
One :Deux International
Safeway Foundation
St. Luke's Health Initiatives
State Employment Charitable Campaign
Whole Foods Market
Wallace Genetic Foundation
Washington Mutual Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
Western Growers Association
Individual Donors
First Food Bank
http://www.firstfoodbank.org/
Arkansas
S: Arkansas Food Policy Council
Contact: Sylvia Blain, Arkansas Local Foods Initiative
Phone: (501) 765-2469
Web:
https://sites.google.com/site/arkansasfoodpolicycouncil
California
L: Berkeley Food Policy Council
Contact: Martin Bourque, Ecology Center
Email: martin@ecologycenter.org
Phone: (510) 548-2220 x 234
http://www.berkeleyfood.org/
Food Policy Council
Programs
- Information on Organic Farming
- Healthy weight and nutrition
- Blog
Governance: Convened by the Ecology Center this is a
community based coalition of food systems projects, youth
development organizations, health service providers, and
and others working to reduce diet related illnesses in
Berkeley's low income and communities by increasing
consumption of fresh local healhtful foods. We do this
through information sharing, programatic collaboration,
and policy advocacy.
L: Contra Costa Food and Nutrition Policy Consortium
Contact: Lindsay Johnson
Email: ljohnson@foodbankccs.org
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We currently operate (and have for about 10 years)
without funding or association with any governmental
jurisdiction. Representatives from the county public health
department (including WIC) and the county human
services department (food stamps, EBT, Head Start)
attend, as do representatives from community based
organizations and school districts receiving funding
through USDA. Prior to this time there was a period when
the FNPC had paid staff from the County Health Services
Community Wellness and Prevention Program.
C: Fresno County Food System Alliance
Contact: Miriam Volat, Ag Innovations Network
Email: miriam@aginnovations.org
Phone: (707) 823-6111
Web: http://foodsystemalliance.org
Governance: Independent with representatives from
public health, agricultural commissioner, CSU, private,
non-profit, and government groups. In formation as of
9/2010.
R: Healthy Food Access & Farmers' Markets Committee
(Monterey)
Contact: Christine Moss
Email: mosscd@co.monterey.ca.us
Phone: (831) 796-2894
Contact: Deborah Yashar
Email: deborah@albafarmers.org
Phone: (831) 758-1469
Governance: Coalition
On the Central Coast of California, a group known as the
Nutrition & Fitness Collaborative of the Central Coast
with a food policy council subcommittee known as the
Healthy Food Access & Farmers' Markets Committee
meets on a regular basis and works on food policy
initiatives
C: Humboldt Food Policy Council Task Force
Contact: Danielle Stubblefield, Community Food Systems
Analyst for the California Center for Rural Policy at
Humboldt State University
Email: Danielle.Stubblefield@humboldt.edu
L: Los Angeles Food Policy Task Force
Contact: AlexaDelwiche, Food Policy Coordinator
Email: alexa.delwiche@gmail.com
Phone: (323) 341-5096
Web: departments.oxy.edu/uepi/cfj/lafjn.htm
Governance: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa led the
formation of a food policy task force for the City of Los
Angeles
L: Oakland Food Policy Council
Contact: Food First
398 60th Street, Oakland, CA 94618
Email: oaklandfood@foodfirst.org
Phone: 510-654-4400Programs:
Web: www.oaklandfood.org
Policy recommendations
–Urban agriculture
–Best practices
–Workshops
–Farm Bill organizing
–Accessible and affordable farmer‘s markets
–Food assistant programs at farmer‘s markets
–Environmentally preferred purchasing protocols
–Expand composting and food scrap cycling
–Fresh food financing
Governance: Oakland City Council Life Enrichment
Committee passed a resolution to allocate start-up funding
for the establishment of an Oakland Food Policy Council
C: Plumas County Community Food Council (Quincy)
Contact: Elizabeth Powell
Email: epowell@plumasruralservices.org
Phone: (530) 283-3611 x839
C: Food Matters in Sonoma County
c/o Northern California Center for Well-Being
365 B Tesconi Circle
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
E-mail: info@food-matters.org
Phone: (707) 575-6043
Website: http://www.food-matters.org/
Programs
- Farm – To – School
–Local and fresh in cafeterias
–Promote nutrition awareness
- Foster direct buying relationships between businesses
and farms
- Forums
- Produce Shows
- Farmer‘s Markets
Governance: A group of county individuals brought
together to get better food policy.
L: San Francisco Food Systems Council

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