Growing Community Resilience Through Food


Our food and agriculture system faces growing challenges—from economic uncertainty to shifting policies. But resilience is built in times like these. With bold action and community support, farmers, small food businesses, and local food economies can thrive.
 

That’s why we’re launching the Resilience Fund, a new initiative providing: 

  • Rapid-response funding for urgent food and farm business needs. 
  • Litigation and advocacy to protect critical food and agriculture policies. 
  • Long-term systems change for a more just, sustainable food future. 

 

The Resilience Campaign is more than a fund—it’s a movement. Explore stories of changemakers, hear from our CEO on why this moment matters, and join us for a special event series to gather, learn, and take action. 

With your partnership, we can build a food system that nourishes communities, strengthens local economies, and supports those who feed us all. 

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From Our CEO:
The Power of Food to Build Resilience

Resilience is essential—whether in supporting well-being, strengthening local economies, or ensuring communities can navigate challenges. And food plays a vital role in that resilience. 

Together, we can harness the power of food to create a stronger, more vibrant future. 

With appreciation,

Kate Krauss
Chief Executive Officer
Fair Food Network

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Resilience Virtual Roundtable Series

Join us to hear from changemakers across the food and agriculture system as they share how they're building resilience in their communities. 

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Strengthening Local Food & Economies in Rural America with Keith Schneider and Jon Henry

Watch this virtual event exploring how small businesses can navigate industry consolidation and the rise of big-box retailers across rural America with Keith Schneider, contributor to The New York Times, and Jon Henry, Owner of Jon Henry General Store.

 

 

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Community-owned Food Organizations with Malik Yakini

Watch our virtual event with Malik Yakini, Co-founder and former Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network, who shares about his work and how innovative, community-owned food organizations are creating positive change in Detroit and beyond.

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Local Food Movements in O'ahu and Beyond with Alicia Higa & Paula Daniels

Watch this virtual event exploring new efforts to boost local food movements with speakers Alicia Higa, Chief Health Equity Officer at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center and Executive Director at 'Elepaio Social Services, and Paula Daniels, Co-founder, Chief of What’s Next, and Founding Chair at the Center for Good Food Purchasing.