Hartford Food System

Since 1978, Hartford Food System has developed dozens of projects, initiatives, and coalitions that tackle a wide range of food … Read more

End Hunger Connecticut!

Founded in 2001, End Hunger Connecticut! is the only statewide anti-hunger nonprofit in Connecticut and is dedicated to eliminating hunger … Read more

Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program

Teachers’ Perceptions of the School Breakfast Program reports teachers experiences with the School Breakfast Program (SBP) in Connecticut, provides a basic overview of the SBP, offers steps that groups can take to promote the program, and includes a resource guide … Read more

Urban Agriculture in Hartford

Urban Agriculture in Hartford is a multi-component presentation on the benefits, challenges, and potential of urban agriculture, including specific recommendations for the city of Hartford, that is adaptable to a variety of audiences including policymakers, community members, and organizations.

Amaliya Morgan-Brown

Amaliya graduated from Lewis and Clark College in Oregon with a degree in International Affairs and a senior thesis titled The Agreement on Agriculture: Food Security in Developing Countries.  As a 2002-2003 AmeriCorps* VISTA volunteer working with Just Food of New York City she helped organize a Community Supported Agriculture … Read more

Shana McDavis-Conway

Shana is a graduate of the University of Delaware, where she majored in Anthropology and Women’s Studies and minored in Theater and History.  She also spent a semester researching domestic partner benefits at the National Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Equality in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Shana then served as an … Read more

JoEllen Pederson

14th Class, 2007-2008 Field Placement: Connecticut Food Bank (New Haven, CT) JoEllen assessed the best methods for closing the gap between Food Bank resources and the need for emergency food in Connecticut.  Using research and GIS technology, JoEllen mapped the … Read more