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Coalition Aspirational Statement

Decrease the number of individuals in the Capital Region experiencing food insecurity

Coalition Goals

  • End hunger with sustainable and equitable access to 3 healthy meals a day, every day.

  • Teach to grow by providing opportunities for local, sustainable food production; promote economic development of food production and sales at all levels.

  • Promote greater utilization and access to existing feeding programs; SNAP; insure people who are eligible are registered to purchase necessary healthy food.

  • Promote collaboration across organizations and working groups within CAFE and OneRouge to move the needle on lasting and meaningful systems change.

Coalition Working Groups

  • Family & Child Hunger

  • Equity/Access

  • Urban Farmers + Community Garden Network (GGH)

  • Policy/Advocacy

Coalition Co-Chairs

Jan Ross, Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation; Dr. Caitlyn Scales and Emily Chatelain, Three O'Clock Project

UPCOMING COALITION MEETING DATES

  • OneRouge Friday Community Calls
    OneRouge Friday Community Calls
    Multiple Dates
    OneRouge Friday Community Calls
    Fri, Sep 29
    Zoom
    Sep 29, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Zoom
    Sep 29, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Zoom
    Every week since March 2020, community members of East Baton Rouge have met for conversations centered around the 9 Drivers of Poverty.
    RSVP
  • Education to Career Coalition Virtual Meeting
    Education to Career Coalition Virtual Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Education to Career Coalition Virtual Meeting
    Tue, Oct 17
    Zoom
    Oct 17, 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
    Zoom
    Oct 17, 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
    Zoom
    RSVP
  • CAFE Coalition Monthly Meeting
    CAFE Coalition Monthly Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    CAFE Coalition Monthly Meeting
    Wed, Oct 18
    Zoom
    Oct 18, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom
    Oct 18, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join the Capital Area Food Equity (CAFE) Coalition Monthly meeting to sit at the metaphorical table of changing food access for everyone in the Capital Region.
    RSVP
  • Transportation & Mobility Coalition Meeting
    Transportation & Mobility Coalition Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Transportation & Mobility Coalition Meeting
    Thu, Oct 19
    Location is TBD
    Oct 19, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
    Location is TBD
    Oct 19, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
    Location is TBD
    RSVP
  • Education to Career Coalition Meeting (In-Person)
    Education to Career Coalition Meeting (In-Person)
    Multiple Dates
    Education to Career Coalition Meeting (In-Person)
    Tue, Nov 21
    Goodwood Library
    Nov 21, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Goodwood Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
    Nov 21, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Goodwood Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
    Each quarter, we will meet in-person to discuss coalition work around the barriers to access education at all ages.
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