As we’re working to meet an immediate need for fresh, wholesome food, we’re also committed to collaborating with others (like community members, business leaders, and elected officials) to raise awareness of and support for longterm solutions that address wasted food, food insecurity, and the climate emergency.
Each year, we identify a handful of key actions around which we work to mobilize others. Collectively, these are known as our “Advocacy Priorities.” Some of them align directly and in obvious ways with the work we do every day, and others more broadly pave the way for a more just and sustainable food system and a healthy planet. Keep scrolling to read them (and click the “+” button to learn about each).
Education and awareness-building around current date labeling practices to empower consumers to make the most of their food and avoid unnecessary waste.
Efforts to reduce wasted food (including through expanded food recovery) in youth meal settings, including K-12 schools and summer and afterschool meal programs.
Educating our network through presentations in classrooms and community settings, as well as through broader awareness campaigns.
Providing guidance in classrooms and community settings, and through partner events, around how to advocate, or speak out, on the issues; sharing our Advocacy Toolkit as a resource.
Promoting food literacy in K-12 schools in MA and beyond, to foster a generation of young people who understand our food system and how to make choices within it that are good for the health of people and the planet.
Building momentum around the proposed An Act supporting the Commonwealth’s food system to streamline food system services and supports across MA through coordination of communications, information sharing, resource distribution, and more.
Advocating for Farm Bill provisions that: fund efforts to build consumer awareness around wasted food and opportunities to reduce it (including enhancing the field of food recovery); protecting and strengthening federal nutrition programs; and making investments to protect the people and land producing our food.
Remaining connected with and supporting local, state, and federal coalition efforts to address wasted food and move the needle on food insecurity.
Spoonfuls works with our Community Advisory Board to learn about challenges and opportunities related to food access in different parts of our service area.
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