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Purpose & Objectives
The purpose of the Cumberland County Food System Alliance is to support a sustainable local food system that promotes economic vitality, increases food security, promotes wellness and advances community resilience in Cumberland County.
Current Objectives:
- Foster networking and food systems education.
- Coordinate local food systems efforts.
- Explore food systems collaboration and pooling of resources where appropriate.
- Stay apprised of important food systems health and access issues and serve as a repository of relevant data and resources.
- Advance food policy and advocacy work.
Events
Learn more about upcoming Cumberland County Food System Alliance events related to our local food systems.
Resources
Explore food access and nutrition resources available in Cumberland County and the surrounding area.
Leadership Team
Leadership Council for 2024-2025:
- Tracy Barone, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
- Heather Bedi, PhD, Dickinson College
- Chris Connor, Shippensburg Produce and Outreach
- Laura Whitaker Escobar, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
- Russ Hedberg, PhD, Shippensburg University
- Mary Ann Leidigh, MEd, Shippensburg University, Center for Land Use & Sustainability (Project Management Support)
- Lisa Maddux, Project SHARE
- Matthew Moser, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
- Amy Santarelli, Penn State Extension
- Shannon Twigg, LBSW, Sadler Health Center
- Stephanie Williams, Cumberland County Planning Department (Council Chair)
- Gail Witwer, Partnership for Better Health
We are in the process of developing work groups and looking to expand our community partners. Please contact us at: [email protected] to learn how you can get involved!
