Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Hello Folks! We are in a period of transition with our food system work in Garrett County. Our grant (SPINE) from MDH is winding down, and the pop-up markets are over for the 2023 season. We can celebrate the investment from the SPINE grant to establish the Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance! Until we start an action group, visit h…[Read more]
Corey Edmonds joined the group Food Council 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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Cheryl DeBerry posted an update in the group Food Council 10 months, 2 weeks ago
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Cheryl DeBerry posted an update in the group Food Council 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Raw data + was updated by Cheryl DeBerry.
Cheryl DeBerry posted an update in the group Food Council 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Raw data + was updated by Cheryl DeBerry.
Cheryl DeBerry posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year ago
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Cheryl DeBerry posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year ago
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Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year ago
I look forward to tomorrow’s Health Planning Council, where we will review how our food-related projects are going. Here’s the meeting link:
meet.google.com/hfq-xejh-cwx
Or join by phone
(US) +1 484-546-8383
PIN: 976100620
We start at 8 a.m. and it lasts until 9:30. Please request the recording if you are unable to attend and want to catch up.
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 4 months ago
Hi Folks! We’ve voted on a name for the nonprofit – Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance, Inc.
Here’s the mission statement: To Facilitate collaboration between agricultural and food system service providers to educate the public and provide solutions for food security by creating a resilient, sustainable, and equitable food and agriculture system…[Read more]
I am excited to see this and I feel it will make a great impact on our community. I like the name of the new Alliance and the mission statement is very fitting, clearly expressing the goals of the group. As part of the Go Garrett County Group, I earn points for participating in healthy activities and last summer I redeemed many of those points…[Read more]
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Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 4 months ago
The SPINE Food Security Committee Working Group and Community of Practice Call convened this morning. It’s interesting to learn about what other LHIC’s/Health Planning Councils are doing in the State. Our partnerships in Garrett County are well established and moving at a great pace to accomplish our goals. It’s always a great time to reflect on…[Read more]
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 4 months ago
We are calling all volunteers! We have resources available to help and want to learn more about the needs of those providing food resources in Garrett County. Community dinners and food pantries are vital as they serve in various locations. To connect and be a part of this collaboration, reach out to me by calling 301-501-6161 or Melissa Bolyard…[Read more]
Barb Davis joined the group Food Council 1 year, 5 months ago
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Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 5 months ago
A new partnership was formed with the Foods Program within Garrett County Schools. Students will work with Chef Scardina as they present a series of videos and information for the blogs on gogarrettcounty.com from March through May as we work together to increase food and nutrition security and give community members the tools to prepare healthy…[Read more]
Shelley Argabrite created the doc Meeting Notes 2.14.23 SPINE YEAR 2 in the group Food Council 1 year, 6 months ago
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 6 months ago
We had our first planning meeting this morning, and everyone is excited to work on improving access, coordinating resources, and creating infrastructure for sustainability! You can find our meeting notes in the Docs section. If you would like to be more involved, reach out! The larger group of the Western Maryland Food Council meets this Thursday…[Read more]
Shelley Argabrite uploaded the file: YEAR 2 SPINE WORKPLAN to Food Council 1 year, 6 months ago