Our Vision
A food system in which all individuals—regardless of race, class or gender—have equal access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food. This system is characterized by equity, shared power and accountability.
Our Mission
Create a just food system by drawing and acting upon our collective understanding of race, class and gender disparities.
History
The Alliance formed on March 30, 2008 when approximately forty persons who were familiar with or had attended Will Allen’s Growing Power workshops gathered to discuss issues related to food, sustainable agriculture, and social justice. The aim at that meeting was to enhance understanding of the issues—from a multi-cultural and multi-racial perspective—and connect people by sharing experiences and activities. We emphasized cultural and community competency, focusing specifically on persons in our society who are disadvantaged or traditionally excluded from the conversation.
Since then a small group has been meeting regularly as a steering committee to expand on accomplishments of the first meeting, strengthen relationships and further articulate the Alliance’s vision and mission.
We've grown to an alliance of approximately 200 individuals who share a common interest in undoing racism and improving equitable access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food. We believe that food is an important aspect of building and strengthening community identity.
A food system in which all individuals—regardless of race, class or gender—have equal access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food. This system is characterized by equity, shared power and accountability.
Our Mission
Create a just food system by drawing and acting upon our collective understanding of race, class and gender disparities.
History
The Alliance formed on March 30, 2008 when approximately forty persons who were familiar with or had attended Will Allen’s Growing Power workshops gathered to discuss issues related to food, sustainable agriculture, and social justice. The aim at that meeting was to enhance understanding of the issues—from a multi-cultural and multi-racial perspective—and connect people by sharing experiences and activities. We emphasized cultural and community competency, focusing specifically on persons in our society who are disadvantaged or traditionally excluded from the conversation.
Since then a small group has been meeting regularly as a steering committee to expand on accomplishments of the first meeting, strengthen relationships and further articulate the Alliance’s vision and mission.
We've grown to an alliance of approximately 200 individuals who share a common interest in undoing racism and improving equitable access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food. We believe that food is an important aspect of building and strengthening community identity.