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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; Nichola Hall, Human Resources Professional

UPCOMING COALITION MEETING DATES

  • OneRouge Friday Community Calls
    OneRouge Friday Community Calls
    Multiple Dates
    OneRouge Friday Community Calls
    Fri, May 03
    Zoom
    May 03, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Zoom
    May 03, 2024, 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.
  • Education to Career Coalition Quarterly Meeting
    Education to Career Coalition Quarterly Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Education to Career Coalition Quarterly Meeting
    Tue, May 21
    River Center Branch Library
    May 21, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    May 21, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    Join us for the Education to Career (E2C) Coalition meetings to push the work forward!
  • CAFE Coalition Quarterly Meeting
    CAFE Coalition Quarterly Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    CAFE Coalition Quarterly Meeting
    Wed, May 22
    River Center Branch Library
    May 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    May 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    Join us for the Capital Area Food Equity (CAFE) monthly meeting to continue the progress of the coalition.
  • Transportation & Mobility Coalition QuarterlyMeeting
    Transportation & Mobility Coalition QuarterlyMeeting
    Multiple Dates
    Transportation & Mobility Coalition QuarterlyMeeting
    Thu, May 23
    River Center Branch Library
    May 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    May 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    Join us at the Transportation & Mobility (T&M) Coalition meetings to progress work on transportation and mobility in Baton Rouge!
  • 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, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Goodwood Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
    Nov 21, 2023, 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.
  • Transportation & Mobility Coalition Meeting
    Transportation & Mobility Coalition Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Transportation & Mobility Coalition Meeting
    Thu, Nov 16
    Delmont Gardens Library
    Nov 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Delmont Gardens Library, 3351 Lorraine St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
    Nov 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Delmont Gardens Library, 3351 Lorraine St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
  • CAFE Coalition Monthly Meeting
    CAFE Coalition Monthly Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    CAFE Coalition Monthly Meeting
    Wed, Nov 15
    Delmont Gardens Library
    Nov 15, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Delmont Gardens Library, 3351 Lorraine St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
    Nov 15, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Delmont Gardens Library, 3351 Lorraine St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
    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.
  • Education to Career Coalition In-Person Meeting
    Education to Career Coalition In-Person Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Education to Career Coalition In-Person Meeting
    Tue, Nov 14
    Delmont Gardens Library
    Nov 14, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Delmont Gardens Library, 3351 Lorraine St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
    Nov 14, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Delmont Gardens Library, 3351 Lorraine St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
  • Education to Career Coalition
    Education to Career Coalition
    Education to Career Coalition
    Fri, Apr 21
    BR Alliance for Students Headquarters
    Apr 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    BR Alliance for Students Headquarters, 342 Lafayette St suite b, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, USA
    Apr 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    BR Alliance for Students Headquarters, 342 Lafayette St suite b, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, USA
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