Fall Focused Forum: Food Justice
Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Psy 102/103
This event is open only to current Reed students, faculty, and staff.
Fall Focused Forum
Food Justice
October 30, 6:00-7:15pm, Psych 102 & 103
Panel presentation and Q&A
Combining social justice and food systems - what are the issues and who is impacted?
Community partners who will present
Sister for the Road
Zenger Farms
My Street Grocery
Upstream Public Health
Oregon Public Health Institute
Groundwork Portland
……...more TBA
What is your definition of food justice? Join the conversation, and find out how to serve!
SEEDS, Community Wellness, and The Center for Life Beyond Reed
Sisters of the Road
Cafe plus systemic change rooted in racial justice & anti-oppressions work: dining with dignity, including barter program; socially & environmentally responsible food; living wage and collective management; Food Works collaboration, etc
Zenger Farms
Farm & food education plus local food production: Zenger Farm Shares (EBT accepted); Lents International Farmer's Market, Healthy Food on Budget; food security in Lents & Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhoods; farm field trips & summer camps; farming internship, etc
My Street Grocery
Mobile grocer and pop-up market, founded by a Portland college student: affordable, fresh food; meal kits; Central City Concern collaboration, etc
Groundwork Portland
Environmental justice work: urban waters program via Portland Harbor Community Coalition and brownfield remediation via Emerson Street Garden & East Portland Brownfield Project
Upstream Public Health
"Improving health one policy at a time," including food & nutrition focus: Farm to School; sugary beverage limits; food & water access; food system planning; school nutrition standards, etc.
Oregon Public Health Institute
Policy leadership via systemic perspective: healthy eating & housing, urban food codes, farmers markets, SNAP outreach, nutrition standards, menu labeling, etc.
.. more community partners TBA!
Please join us as our community partners begin the conversation by addressing the following questions and we conclude the event with opportunities for 1:1 connection & conversation:
What are the food (in) justice issues your organization/agency focuses upon?
Who are affected by food (in) justice and/or served by your organization/agency?
How can a Reed student get involved, i.e., volunteer or intern?
How can a Reed student prepare for and find employment or career opportunities in this area?
For more information, contact Erika Van Winkle or visit:
http://reed.edu/beyond-reed/calendar/2013/October/fall-focused-forum-food-justice.html.
Submitted by Erika.
Posted on Oct 23, 2013