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