SOFSA is an independent food policy council (FPC) focused on engaging food system stakeholders across various sectors to improve the area’s food system. SOFSA is now creating an ongoing policy agenda that outlines the organization’s current policy interventions and recommendations. … Read more
Centering Lived Experience: A Toolkit for Addressing Rural Food Insecurity Through Storytelling
There are often stigma and misunderstandings surrounding food insecurity. Sharing personal experiences can humanize the realities of food insecurity and empower those that share their story. The purpose of this toolkit is to introduce practical applications for using storytelling as … Read more
[Video] Aren’t We All Eaters?: Creating an Equitable Food Policy Agenda In Central New York
“Aren’t We All Eaters?: Creating an Equitable Food Policy Agenda In Central New York” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Paige Clay as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Paige was … Read more
[Video] Centering Lived Experience: A Toolkit for Addressing Rural Food Insecurity Through Storytelling
“Centering Lived Experience: A Toolkit for Addressing Rural Food Insecurity Through Storytelling” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Elaine Zhang as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Elaine was placed with … Read more
Seven Valleys Health Coalition
Seven Valleys Health Coalition (SVHC) has been working to improve the health and well-being of the Cortland County community since … Read more
Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance
Established in 2019, the Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance (SOFSA) is an independent food council in Central New York serving the … Read more
Sowing Equity and Social Learning through Activist Leadership
Special thanks to General Mills Foundation for their support of Megan’s placement at University of Buffalo Food Systems Planning & Healthy Communities Lab.
“Equity and Activism: The Massachusetts Ave. Project”
Megan Smith of the 26th Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows presents “Equity and Activism: The Massachusetts Ave. Project” at the Rayburn House Office Building on Friday, 2/28/2020. Megan completed her field work with University at Buffalo Food Systems Planning … Read more
Lessons on Refugee and Immigrant Livelihood from the West Side Bazaar
Cassandra Granville of the 26th Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows presents “Lessons on Refugee and Immigrant Livelihood from the West Side Bazaar” at the Rayburn House Office Building on Friday, 2/28/2020. Cassandra completed her field work with University at … Read more
University at Buffalo Food Systems Planning & Healthy Communities Lab
The Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communities Lab (‘the UBFood Lab’), a research group led by Dr. Samina Raja, housed … Read more
Sarah King
Sarah King holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Washington and a Master of Public Health in Global Health from Boston University with an emphasis on managing disasters and complex emergencies. Her Master’s thesis examined unconditional cash transfers as a substitute for standard emergency feeding … Read more
Grace Heymsfield
Grace Heymsfield graduated from the University of Michigan in 2017 with a Masters of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences. For her public health practicum, Grace went to Malawi to study care groups promoting nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life. Following graduation, Grace completed her Registered Dietitian’s training through … Read more