| Community Food Security Coalition |
USA |
1994 |
Community Food Security |
A national organization that promotes food security in communities through policy change and grassroots activism. |
Annie Shattuck |
www.foodsecurity.org |
| Food Not Bombs |
Worldwide |
1980 |
Food Redistribution |
A grassroots movement that shares free vegan and vegetarian food with those in need while advocating for nonviolence and social justice. |
Keith McHenry |
www.foodnotbombs.net |
| Slow Food |
Italy |
1986 |
Cultural Heritage |
Advocates for local food traditions and sustainable agriculture while opposing fast food culture. |
Carlo Petrini |
www.slowfood.com |
| Urban agriculture movement |
USA |
2000s |
Urban Farming |
Promotes growing food in cities to increase access and sustainability. |
Various local leaders |
www.urbanagriculture.org |
| Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association |
USA |
1991 |
Racial Justice in Agriculture |
Advocates for the rights of Black farmers and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. |
John Boyd |
www.bfaafarmers.org |
| National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition |
USA |
1988 |
Sustainable Agriculture Policy |
Encourages policies that promote sustainable agriculture and food systems. |
Various leaders |
www.nescan.org |
| Food Justice Movement |
USA |
2000s |
Equitable Food Access |
A social movement aimed at addressing food inequities and promoting healthy food access for all. |
Various leaders |
www.foodjustice.org |
| Indigenous Food Sovereignty |
Worldwide |
2000s |
Indigenous Rights and Food Systems |
Focuses on the right of Indigenous peoples to control their own food systems and practices. |
Various indigenous leaders |
www.indigenousfoodsystems.org |
| Food Empowerment Project |
USA |
2007 |
Food Justice |
Promotes social justice by empowering individuals to make informed food choices that are healthy and ethical. |
Laotian-American plant-based advocates |
www.foodispower.org |
| Community Gardens Initiative |
USA |
1970s |
Urban Agriculture |
Supports the establishment of community gardens to promote sustainability and food access in urban areas. |
Various local organizations |
www.communitygarden.org |
| Victory Gardens Movement |
USA |
1940s |
Self-Sufficiency |
Promotes growing food in home gardens to encourage self-sufficiency during wartime. |
Rosalyn Sussman |
www.victorygardens.org |
| Food Systems Network |
USA |
2010s |
Food System Connections |
Facilitates collaboration among diverse stakeholders in food systems. |
Various leaders |
www.foodsystemsnetwork.org |
| Earthjustice |
USA |
1971 |
Environmental Justice |
A legal nonprofit that fights for environmental justice, including access to clean food and agricultural practices. |
Various lawyers |
www.earthjustice.org |
| Farmworker Justice |
USA |
1985 |
Labor Rights in Agriculture |
Advocates for farmworkers' rights and improved working conditions. |
Various leaders |
www.farmworkerjustice.org |
| Healthy Food Financing Initiative |
USA |
2010 |
Food Access |
Seeks to eliminate food deserts by financing grocery stores in underserved areas. |
Various organizations |
www.hffiny.org |
| Food as Medicine Coalition |
USA |
2010s |
Nutrition and Health |
Promotes the integration of food and nutrition into healthcare systems. |
Various health leaders |
www.foodasmedicine.org |
| National Black Food & Justice Alliance |
USA |
2017 |
Racial Justice and Food Sovereignty |
Works towards racial equity and food sovereignty for Black communities. |
Various leaders |
www.blackfoodjustice.org |
| We Are All Farmers |
USA |
2010s |
Community Agriculture |
Connects diverse initiatives and advocates for community-scale farmers and agriculture. |
Various leaders |
www.weareallfarmers.org |
| Urban Soil Resources |
USA |
2005 |
Urban Soil Restoration |
Promotes the rebuilding and restoration of urban soil for sustainable agriculture. |
Various environmentalists |
www.urbansoilresources.org |
| Farm to School Network |
USA |
2007 |
Food Education |
Connects schools and local farms to promote healthy food in school cafeterias and food education. |
Various educators |
www.farmtoschool.org |
| Real Food Challenge |
USA |
2008 |
Campus Food Advocacy |
Encourages universities to source real food that is fair, local, and sustainable. |
Various student leaders |
www.realfoodchallenge.org |
| Just Harvest |
USA |
1986 |
Food Assistance |
Works to end hunger and poverty in Allegheny County through advocacy and direct service. |
Various leaders |
www.justharvest.org |
| Food Justice League |
USA |
2000s |
Community Activism |
A grassroots group fighting for food justice, urban agriculture, and equitable access to food. |
Local activists |
www.foodjusticeleague.org |
| Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior |
USA |
1992 |
Nutrition Education |
Promotes sustainable food systems and nutrition education through research and practice. |
Various nutritionists |
www.sneb.org |
| National Farmers Union |
USA |
1902 |
Rural Advocacy |
Advocates for the economic and social well-being of family farmers. |
Various leaders |
www.nfu.org |
| Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) |
Worldwide |
1980s |
Local Food Systems |
Connects local farmers with consumers through subscription-based services for fresh produce. |
Various local farms |
www.csafarms.org |
| Food Shift |
USA |
2010s |
Food Waste Recovery |
Aims to reduce food waste through community initiatives and food recovery programs. |
Kathy Koshland |
www.foodshift.net |
| Good Food Advocacy |
USA |
2010s |
Food Policy |
Advocates for policies that promote good food systems that are sustainable and equitable. |
Various leaders |
www.goodfoodadvocacy.org |
| Project NDUSTRY |
USA |
2018 |
Food Entrepreneurship |
Support Black entrepreneurs in the food industry to promote equity and entrepreneurship. |
Various leaders |
www.projectndustry.org |
| Food Justice Network |
Canada |
2000s |
Equitable Food Systems |
Focuses on the intersection of racial justice, food access, and sustainable agriculture. |
Various leaders |
www.foodjusticenetwork.ca |
| Growing Power |
USA |
1993 |
Urban Agriculture |
Promotes sustainability and urban agriculture through education and training programs. |
Will Allen |
www.growingpower.org |
| Food for Change |
USA |
2000s |
Food Sovereignty |
Empowers communities and individuals to create sustainable and just food systems. |
Various leaders |
www.foodforchange.org |
| Los Angeles Food Policy Council |
USA |
2011 |
Food Systems Policy |
Works to improve food access and sustainability in Los Angeles through policy advocacy. |
Various leaders |
www.lafpc.org |
| Collective Baltimore |
USA |
2014 |
Urban Agriculture |
An organization aimed at creating cooperative food systems in Baltimore. |
Various leaders |
www.collectivebaltimore.org |
| Progressive Agriculture Foundation |
USA |
1995 |
Farm Safety |
Advocates for farm safety education and outreach, especially for children in agriculture. |
Various leaders |
www.progressiveag.org |
| Greenbelt Movement |
Kenya |
1977 |
Reforestation and Food Security |
An environmental organization that focuses on reforestation and sustainable agriculture. |
Wangari Maathai |
www.greenbeltmovement.org |
| Community Food Lab |
USA |
2014 |
Food Innovation |
Works to transform food systems through community design and engagement. |
Various leaders |
www.communityfoodlab.org |
| Food Gatherers |
USA |
1988 |
Food Rescue |
A non-profit organization that rescues surplus food to alleviate hunger in communities. |
Various leaders |
www.foodgatherers.org |
| Forks Over Knives |
USA |
2011 |
Plant-Based Eating |
Promotes whole food, plant-based eating for health and environmental sustainability. |
Various health advocates |
www.forksoverknives.com |
| Food 4 Kids |
USA |
2000s |
Child Nutrition |
Provides meals for children in need over the weekends to prevent hunger. |
Various leaders |
www.food4kids.org |
| Healthy Corner Stores Network |
USA |
2010 |
Food Access |
Supports the integration of healthy foods in corner stores for underserved communities. |
Various organizations |
www.healthycornerstores.org |
| Meatless Monday |
Worldwide |
2003 |
Health Campaign |
Encourages people to reduce meat consumption for health and environmental benefits. |
Sid Lerner |
www.meatlessmonday.com |
| Farmer's Union |
Various Countries |
Various |
Rural Advocacy |
Advocates for the rights and support of smallholder farmers globally. |
Various leaders |
www.farmersunion.org |
| Food 4 Thought |
USA |
2012 |
Food Awareness |
Promotes awareness around local food systems and sustainable agriculture through community involvement. |
Various leaders |
www.food4thought.org |
| Neighborhood Food Networks |
USA |
2000s |
Community Organizing |
Engages communities in organizing around food access and local food systems. |
Various leaders |
www.neighborhoodfoodnetworks.org |
| Harvest Against Hunger |
USA |
2016 |
Food Redistribution |
Mobilizes volunteers to harvest excess crops on farms to donate to food banks. |
Various leaders |
www.harvestagainsthunger.org |
| Family Farm Defenders |
USA |
1994 |
Sustainable Agriculture |
Advocates for family farmers and sustainable agriculture through policy and education. |
John Kinsman |
www.familyfarmdefenders.org |
| New Entry Sustainable Farming Project |
USA |
1998 |
Farmer Training |
Trains immigrants and refugees in sustainable agriculture and urban farming practices. |
Various leaders |
www.newentry.org |
| Food is Medicine |
USA |
2016 |
Healthcare and Food Access |
Integrates food as part of healthcare to address chronic diseases and food access. |
Various healthcare professionals |
www.foodismedicine.org |
| Growing Hope |
USA |
2003 |
Food Access and Education |
Works to enhance the health and well-being of communities through education and access to nutritious food. |
Various leaders |
www.growinghope.net |
| Food Rescue US |
USA |
2011 |
Food Waste Reduction |
Connects volunteers with businesses to rescue surplus food and distribute it to those in need. |
Various leaders |
www.foodrescue.us |
| Kids' Food Festival |
USA |
2013 |
Food Education |
A festival that promotes healthy eating and cooking among children and families. |
Various leaders |
www.kidsfoodfestival.com |
| Community Action Partnership |
USA |
1964 |
Anti-Poverty |
Works to reduce poverty, including food insecurity, through community partnerships. |
Various leaders |
www.communityactionpartnership.com |
| True Food Kitchen |
USA |
2008 |
Healthy Eating |
A restaurant chain focused on serving healthy, sustainable, and locally sourced food. |
Sam Fox |
www.truefoodkitchen.com |
| Farm to Institution New England |
USA |
2013 |
Institutional Food Systems |
Advances local food purchasing by institutions such as schools and hospitals. |
Various leaders |
www.farmtoinstitution.org |
| Green City Growers |
USA |
2009 |
Urban Farming |
A company that installs and maintains urban farms to promote local food production. |
Various leaders |
www.greencitygrowers.com |
| Black Women for Wellness |
USA |
1997 |
Health Justice |
Focuses on health disparities affecting Black women, including nutrition and food access issues. |
Kimberly Seals Allers |
www.bwwla.org |
| YUM Food Trucks |
USA |
2010s |
Food Access |
Operates food trucks to address food deserts and provide healthy, affordable meals. |
Various leaders |
www.yumfoodtrucks.org |
| Local Food Network |
USA |
2000s |
Local Food Systems |
Promotes and connects local food producers with consumers in their communities. |
Various leaders |
www.localfoodnetwork.org |
| Food Policy Council |
USA |
2000s |
Food System Advocacy |
A group that advises on food policy at local, state, and national levels to improve food systems. |
Various leaders |
www.foodpolicycouncil.org |
| Food for Thought |
USA |
1996 |
Food Education |
Provides food education and literacy programs to underserved communities. |
Various leaders |
www.foodforthought.org |
| Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council |
USA |
2012 |
Food Systems Policy |
Advises the city on food policies to address hunger and access issues. |
Various leaders |
www.chicagofoodpolicy.org |
| FoodShare |
Canada |
1985 |
Food Access |
Works to increase access to fresh, healthy food for low-income families and communities. |
Various leaders |
www.foodshare.net |
| Farm Aid |
USA |
1985 |
Support for Family Farmers |
Raises funds and awareness to support family farmers across the USA. |
Willie Nelson |
www.farmaid.org |
| Food Justice Now! |
USA |
2010s |
Food Equity Advocacy |
Advocates for equitable food access for marginalized communities. |
Various activists |
www.foodjusticenow.org |
| Growing Gardens |
USA |
1996 |
Community Gardening |
Cultivates community gardens to promote food self-sufficiency and education. |
Various leaders |
www.growinggardens.org |
| Food Roots |
USA |
2000s |
Food Access |
Supports local food systems and increase access to healthy food in communities. |
Various leaders |
www.foodroots.org |
| Pantry Partners |
USA |
2010s |
Food Assistance |
Connects food pantries to local markets and farms to source fresh foods for those in need. |
Various leaders |
www.pantrypartners.org |
| Food Restoration Act |
USA |
2020 |
Food Policy |
Proposed legislation aimed at restoring local food systems and access. |
Various leaders |
www.foodrestorationact.org |
| Food for All |
USA |
2012 |
Food Access |
Provides resources and support to improve food access across communities. |
Various leaders |
www.foodforall.org |
| Green Food Systems Coalition |
USA |
2018 |
Sustainable Food Systems |
Advocates for sustainable practices in food production and distribution. |
Various leaders |
www.greenfoodsystems.org |
| Farmers Market Coalition |
USA |
2004 |
Farmers Market Support |
Supports the growth and sustainability of farmers markets in local communities. |
Various leaders |
www.farmersmarketcoalition.org |
| Fresh Moves |
USA |
2010s |
Mobile Grocery |
Operates a mobile grocery store to increase access to fresh food in food deserts. |
Various leaders |
www.freshmoves.com |
| Eat Real |
USA |
2011 |
Food Access and Nutrition |
Promotes access to real food in schools and communities via policy change. |
Various leaders |
www.eatreal.org |
| Food Banking Network |
USA |
1992 |
Food Redistribution |
A network of food banks that provides meals to low-income families. |
Various leaders |
www.foodbankingnetwork.org |
| Urban Harvest |
USA |
1994 |
Community Gardening |
Promotes urban gardening initiatives to support local food access. |
Various leaders |
www.urbanharvest.org |
| Community Plates |
USA |
2012 |
Food Rescue |
Connects restaurants and stores with surplus food to local non-profits serving those in need. |
Various leaders |
www.communityplates.org |
| Fresh Start |
USA |
2010 |
Food and Employment |
A training program that teaches culinary skills to individuals facing barriers to employment. |
Various leaders |
www.freshstart.org |
| NutriBullet Foundation |
USA |
2014 |
Nutrition for All |
Promotes sustainable access to nutritious foods through education and support. |
Various leaders |
www.nutribulletfoundation.org |
| Food Freedom Coalition |
USA |
2014 |
Local Food Advocacy |
Advocates for local food autonomy and freedom of choice in food sourcing. |
Various leaders |
www.foodfreedomcoalition.org |
| Seed Savers Exchange |
USA |
1975 |
Seed Preservation |
A non-profit organization saving and sharing heirloom seeds for diverse food systems. |
Darryl Armitage |
www.seedsavers.org |
| World Food Programme |
Worldwide |
1961 |
Global Food Security |
A global initiative to combat hunger and food insecurity worldwide. |
David Beasley |
www.wfp.org |
| Food Day |
USA |
2011 |
Food Awareness Day |
A nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. |
Various leaders |
www.foodday.org |
| Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) |
USA |
1988 |
Agricultural Research |
Provides grants and education to promote sustainable farming practices. |
Various leaders |
www.sare.org |
| Just Food |
USA |
1995 |
Local Food Systems |
Supports community-led local food initiatives and advocacy for equitable food systems. |
Various leaders |
www.justfood.org |
| Food for Thought Foundation |
USA |
2001 |
Food Literacy |
Promotes food literacy and awareness through workshops and events. |
Various leaders |
www.foodforthoughtfoundation.org |
| Bluegrass Tomorrow |
USA |
1997 |
Local Food Policy |
Focuses on building sustainable communities through improving local food systems. |
Various leaders |
www.bluegrasstomorrow.org |
| Community Food Lab |
USA |
2010s |
Culinary Research |
Researches community-driven food solutions and food systems improvement. |
Various leaders |
www.communityfoodlab.org |
| Just Transition Alliance |
USA |
2010 |
Environmental Justice |
Advocates for just transitions for environmental and food justice communities. |
Various leaders |
www.justtransitionalliance.org |
| Food Rescue Foundation |
USA |
2016 |
Food Recovery |
Works to combat food waste by connecting individuals with surplus food donations. |
Various leaders |
www.foodrescuefoundation.org |
| Plant-Powered Menus |
USA |
2010s |
Healthy Eating Education |
Promotes plant-based eating in schools and institutions to improve health outcomes. |
Various leaders |
www.plantpoweredmenus.org |
| Local Food Movement |
USA |
2000s |
Sustainable Agriculture |
Encourages the consumption of local food to support farmers and the environment. |
Various leaders |
www.localfoodmovement.org |
| Eat Well Guide |
USA |
2012 |
Local Food Resources |
A guide to finding local, sustainable food sources across the USA. |
Various leaders |
www.eatwellguide.org |
| International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) |
Worldwide |
1975 |
Food Policy Research |
Conducts research to inform policies aimed at reducing poverty and ending hunger. |
Various researchers |
www.ifpri.org |
| Food and Water Watch |
USA |
2005 |
Food and Water Justice |
Advocates for clean water and safe food, pushing back against corporate influence in agriculture. |
Various leaders |
www.foodandwaterwatch.org |
| Women, Food and Agriculture Network |
USA |
1997 |
Women in Agriculture |
Focuses on networking and advocacy for women in sustainable agriculture. |
Various leaders |
www.wfan.org |
| Food & Farm Program |
USA |
2010s |
Food Policy Advocacy |
Advocates for policies that support family farms and sustainable food systems. |
Various leaders |
www.foodandfarmprogram.org |
| Rooted in Community |
USA |
2005 |
Youth Food Activism |
Empowers young people to lead food justice initiatives in their communities. |
Various leaders |
www.rootedincommunity.org |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina |
USA |
1980 |
Food Assistance |
Distributes food through a network of pantries and meal programs in North Carolina. |
Various leaders |
www.foodbankcENC.org |
| Food Justice Initiative |
USA |
2015 |
Food Equity |
Supports initiatives aimed at addressing inequity in food access for low-income communities. |
Various leaders |
www.foodjusticeinitiative.org |
| National Organic Coalition |
USA |
2004 |
Organic Advocacy |
Advocates for organic farming standards and practices across the USA. |
Various leaders |
www.natorganiccoalition.org |
| Food and Farming Center |
USA |
2018 |
Food Education and Policy |
Aims to improve food literacy and advocate for equitable food policies. |
Various leaders |
www.foodandfarmingcenter.org |
| Equal Exchange |
USA |
1986 |
Fair Trade |
Provides fair trade products while supporting small-scale farmers and cooperatives. |
Ruth H. McCarthy |
www.equalexchange.coop |
| NYC Food Policy Center |
USA |
2010 |
Food Policy Research |
Translates food policy research into actionable solutions for New Yorkers. |
Various leaders |
www.nycfoodpolicy.org |
| Food First |
USA |
1975 |
Social Justice |
A think tank that works to eliminate the root causes of hunger and poverty. |
Annie Shattuck |
www.foodfirst.org |
| American Community Garden Association |
USA |
2001 |
Community Gardening |
Supports community gardening across North America through resources and training. |
Various leaders |
www.communitygarden.org |
| Common Threads |
USA |
2001 |
Cooking and Nutrition Education |
Provides cooking and nutrition education to children in underserved communities. |
Various leaders |
www.commonthreads.org |
| Agricultural Justice Project |
USA |
2006 |
Fair Food Justice |
Focuses on fair labor practices and equitable food systems for farmworkers. |
Various leaders |
www.ajp.org |
| Center for Food Safety |
USA |
1997 |
Food Safety Advocacy |
Advocates for policies that protect human health and the environment from harmful food production practices. |
Various leaders |
www.centerforfoodsafety.org |
| Food Democracy Now! |
USA |
2009 |
Food Policy Advocacy |
Activates citizens to participate in food policy and engages in grassroots action. |
Various leaders |
www.fooddemocracynow.org |
| Food Rescue Hero |
USA |
2015 |
Food Waste Reduction |
Connects food donors with food pantries and other nonprofit organizations for redistribution. |
Various leaders |
www.foodrescuehero.org |
| Culinary Breeding Network |
USA |
2015 |
Seed Diversity |
Brings together chefs, farmers, and breeders to foster culinary diversity in sustainable crops. |
Various leaders |
www.culinarybreedingnetwork.com |
| FoodLab Detroit |
USA |
2013 |
Food Entrepreneurship |
Supports food entrepreneurs in Detroit to create equitable local food economies. |
Various leaders |
www.foodlabdetroit.org |
| Urban Agriculture Network |
USA |
2000s |
Urban Food Systems |
Connects urban agriculture initiatives across the country to share knowledge and resources. |
Various leaders |
www.urbanagriculture.org |
| Waste Not OC |
USA |
2015 |
Food Waste Reduction |
A program aimed at reducing food waste and redistributing surplus food to those in need. |
Various leaders |
www.wastenotoc.org |
| Community Fridge Initiative |
USA |
2020 |
Food Distribution |
Sets up community fridges to provide free food access to neighborhoods in need. |
Various leaders |
www.communityfridge.org |
| Food as Medicine Demonstration Project |
USA |
2018 |
Food and Healthcare |
Integrates food prescriptions into healthcare for disease prevention and management. |
Various leaders |
www.foodasmedicineproject.org |
| Pantry On The Go |
USA |
2014 |
Mobile Food Pantries |
Provides mobile food pantries to decrease food insecurity in rural areas. |
Various leaders |
www.pantryonthego.org |
| Eat Fresh Food Hub |
USA |
2019 |
Local Food Systems |
A local food distribution hub aimed to improve access to fresh produce and local foods. |
Various leaders |
www.eatfreshfoodhub.org |
| Food Coalition of Connecticut |
USA |
2010 |
Food Justice Advocacy |
Works to improve food justice policies and programs in Connecticut. |
Various leaders |
www.foodcoalitionct.org |
| Farmers Markets of America |
USA |
2012 |
Farmers Market Advocacy |
Represents and supports farmers' markets across the country. |
Various leaders |
www.farmersmarketsofamerica.org |
| Organic Seed Alliance |
USA |
2004 |
Seed Sovereignty |
Researches and advocates for organic seed policies and systems. |
Various leaders |
www.seedalliance.org |
| Food Hubs Network |
USA |
2005 |
Local Food Distribution |
Connects local producers with businesses and institutions to streamline food distribution. |
Various leaders |
www.foodhubsnetwork.org |
| Regional Food System Working Group |
USA |
2014 |
Regional Food Systems |
Promotes collaboration between farmers and consumers to build sustainable food systems regionally. |
Various leaders |
www.regionalfoodsystemworkinggroup.org |
| Hearts and Farms |
USA |
2015 |
Community Supported Agriculture |
Promotes local food production and community-supported agriculture initiatives. |
Various leaders |
www.heartsandfarms.org |
| Food Forests Project |
USA |
2013 |
Edible Landscaping |
Uses permaculture principles to create edible forests in urban and suburban areas. |
Various leaders |
www.foodforestsproject.org |
| Neighborhood House |
USA |
1894 |
Community Support |
Provides food access programs and community resources to low-income neighborhoods. |
Various leaders |
www.neighborhoodhouse.org |
| American Farmland Trust |
USA |
1980 |
Farmland Protection |
Advocates for farmland conservation and sustainable farming practices. |
Various leaders |
www.farmland.org |
| Plant-Based Network |
USA |
2016 |
Plant-Based Advocacy |
Supports and promotes plant-based eating through resources and education. |
Various leaders |
www.plantbasednetwork.org |
| Food and Beverage Industry Coalition |
USA |
2015 |
Industry Advocacy |
Supports food systems and engages with the food industry on policy and resources. |
Various leaders |
www.foodbeveragecoalition.org |
| Ubuntu Food Project |
USA |
2015 |
Local Food Access |
Promotes community gardening and food education to increase access to fresh foods. |
Various leaders |
www.ubuntuproject.org |
| LocalHarvest |
USA |
1999 |
Farm-to-Consumer Connection |
Connects consumers with local farmers and food producers for fresh produce and products. |
Various leaders |
www.localharvest.org |
| Share Our Strength |
USA |
1984 |
Child Hunger Awareness |
Focuses on ending childhood hunger through education and advocacy. |
Billy Shore |
www.nokidhungry.org |
| Green Thumb NYC |
USA |
1998 |
Community Gardening |
Supports and develops community gardens in New York City communities. |
Various leaders |
www.greenthumbnyc.org |
| Good Shepherd Services |
USA |
1977 |
Food and Family Services |
Provides food and services to families in need, focusing on holistic support. |
Various leaders |
www.goodshepherdservices.org |
| Chicago Food System Collaborative |
USA |
2012 |
Local Food Advocacy |
Advocates for food system improvements and local food access in Chicago communities. |
Various leaders |
www.chicagofoodcollaborative.org |
| Food Access Coalition |
USA |
2015 |
Food Equity Advocacy |
Brings together organizations focused on improving food access for low-income communities. |
Various leaders |
www.foodaccesscoalition.org |
| NC Food Freedom Coalition |
USA |
2018 |
Food Sovereignty |
Promotes the right to produce and access local food in North Carolina. |
Various leaders |
www.ncfoodfreedom.com |
| Future of Food Initiative |
USA |
2016 |
Sustainable Food Systems |
Explores new models for sustainable food systems through research and advocacy. |
Various leaders |
www.futureoffood.org |
| New York State Farmers' Market Federation |
USA |
2004 |
Farmers Market Advocacy |
Supports farmers' markets and local food systems in New York State. |
Various leaders |
www.nyfarmersmarket.org |
| Food is Essential Coalition |
USA |
2020 |
Food Worker Advocacy |
Advocates for the rights of food workers and improved conditions during crises. |
Various leaders |
www.foodisessential.org |
| Food Security Network |
Canada |
2003 |
Food Security Advocacy |
Addresses food insecurity in communities through network building and advocacy. |
Various leaders |
www.foodsecuritynetwork.org |
| Urban Food Policy Institute |
USA |
2016 |
Urban Food Systems |
Conducts research and provides recommendations for urban food policies and initiatives. |
Various leaders |
www.urbanfoodpolicyinstitute.org |
| Community Table |
USA |
2000s |
Community Supported Agriculture |
Fosters community-supported agricultural initiatives to connect farmers and consumers. |
Various leaders |
www.communitytable.org |
| Dining for Women |
Worldwide |
2003 |
Food and Women Empowerment |
Empowers women and girls in developing countries through funding and education. |
Various leaders |
www.diningforwomen.org |
| Community Food Project |
USA |
1996 |
Food Equity |
Supports projects that address food insecurity and promote nutrition and education in their communities. |
Various leaders |
www.communityfoodproject.org |
| Foodshift |
USA |
2016 |
Food Waste Recovery |
Focuses on creating sustainable food systems and reducing food waste through local initiatives. |
Various leaders |
www.foodshift.net |
| Heritage Foods USA |
USA |
2000 |
Heritage Breed Advocacy |
Advocates for preservation and promotion of heritage breed livestock and food systems. |
Various leaders |
www.heritagefoodsusa.com |
| California Food Policy Council |
USA |
2012 |
Food Policy Advocacy |
Informs and advises state food policies for improved food systems and health. |
Various leaders |
www.californiafoodpolicy.org |
| Seed Matters |
USA |
2010 |
Seed Sovereignty |
Works to protect the diversity of seeds and support seed-saving practices. |
Various leaders |
www.seedmatters.org |
| Good Food for All |
USA |
2017 |
Food Justice Advocacy |
Focuses on advocating for good, equitable food access for everyone. |
Various leaders |
www.goodfoodforall.org |
| Urban Farm Collective |
USA |
2010 |
Urban Agriculture Advocacy |
Supports urban farming and community gardens across the country. |
Various leaders |
www.urbanfarmcollective.org |
| Feeding America |
USA |
1979 |
Food Security |
Nationwide network of food banks providing food to people in need. |
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot |
www.feedingamerica.org |
| Fresh Starts Culinary Academy |
USA |
2005 |
Culinary Training |
Provides culinary training to underserved populations to support employment. |
Various leaders |
www.freshstarts.org |
| Seeds of Peace |
USA |
2000s |
Food and Peace |
Promotes peace initiatives through the lens of food justice and systems. |
Various leaders |
www.seedsofpeace.org |
| Harlem EatUp! |
USA |
2016 |
Culinary and Cultural Festival |
Celebrating the food and culture of Harlem while promoting local businesses. |
Various leaders |
www.harlemeatup.com |
| Food Movement United |
USA |
2015 |
Food Movement Coalition |
Brings together various food justice movements for collective actions and strategies. |
Various leaders |
www.foodmovementunited.org |
| Badass Vegan |
USA |
2014 |
Plant-Based Advocacy |
Promotes plant-based living and healthful eating as a way of life for all. |
John Lewis |
www.badassvegan.com |
| Edible Schoolyard Project |
USA |
1995 |
Food Education |
Teaches children about growing, cooking, and eating healthy food. |
Alice Waters |
www.edibleschoolyard.org |
| Plant-Based Foods Association |
USA |
2016 |
Plant-Based Food Advocacy |
Advocates for the plant-based food industry and sustainability practices. |
Various leaders |
www.plantbasedfoodsassociation.org |
| Food Justice Fellowship |
USA |
2020 |
Leadership Training |
Provides training for emerging leaders in food justice movements and initiatives. |
Various leaders |
www.foodjusticefellowship.org |
| Healthy Food Incentives |
USA |
2010s |
Food Access |
Incentivizes the purchase of healthy foods for low-income families through programs. |
Various leaders |
www.healthyfoodincentives.org |
| Broadway Food Program |
USA |
2000s |
Food Equity |
Provides nutritious meals to families in low-income neighborhoods with local partnerships. |
Various leaders |
www.broadwayfoodprogram.org |