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Richmond Food Security Society vice-president Norm Goldstein is putting out a call for new directors to guide the community organization’s future.
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Food security seeks new directors
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Embarking on a new strategic plan, the Richmond Food Security Society is looking for new directors to help guide its future direction.
“The world of food security is as diverse as our own community,” says society vice-president Norm Goldstein. “We are looking for individuals who can provide new perspectives on the needs of our city and how we can best serve our citizens.”
Created in 2009, Richmond Food Security Society has since been active in managing the city’s community gardens, providing food literacy programs to local youth, and helping to develop a Richmond food charter.
Goldstein says the goal has been to provide education, services and policy that strengthen the community’s access to healthy and local food over a sustainable period of time. However, like many non-profit and community groups, he says the society’s work has taken a significant shift during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“A global crisis brings to light how international events can have immediate impacts on local food security,” Goldstein explains. “As an example, our passionate staff and volunteers have been able to work with community partners to provide 500 meals every week to vulnerable Richmond families during this crisis. While we are still in this pandemic, it is important for us to ensure that access to healthy and culturally-appropriate food is available now and into the future.”
Goldstein says no one knows when the next crisis will impact our ability to put food on our tables, heightening the importance of the society to add new directors with new ideas.
To learn more, email director@richmondfoodsecurity.org
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