Food Security Advisory Committee
Food Security Advisory Committee
We believe that individuals participating in our programs and community members interested in improving food security and farm and ranch viability should have the opportunity to provide feedback and become leaders in our work. With these values in mind, we invite community members to participate in our Food Security Advisory Committee (FSAC) to help inform our current work, and to build the leadership capacity for the future of farming, ranching, and food access in Central Oregon.
Purpose
To provide input on our food access programs and specific projects, and to help guide our efforts to create equity in food access – access for everyone regardless of income – in Central Oregon. The committee is composed of volunteers from the Central Oregon community, including program beneficiaries, food security organizations, and HDFFA board and staff.
HDFFA Food Access
About the Committee
The Committee was founded in November 2021 as a way for HDFFA to receive direct feedback from food access partners and program participants, and elevate their voices. We know that in order to improve our programs that benefit the community, we also need to include the community in our process and decision making.
Committee members have a working knowledge of the organization’s mission, programs, and goals and commit to a one-year term starting in November with meetings occurring six times per year.
If you’re interested in joining HDFFA’s Food Security Advisory Committee, please fill out our interest form here: Food Security Advisory Committee Interest Form
Current Members
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Kristi Hiaasen Crook County On The Move, Community Volunteer
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Jim Wengler Hunger Free America
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Abby Kellner-Rode Community Volunteer at The Giving Plate
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Lexie Houchins-Park Central Oregon Locavore Outreach Coordinator
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Ana Bueno Latino Community Association Client Services Manager
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Les Weidner Madras Community Food Pantry Fresh Alliance Operations Manager
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Barbara Lowe Indian Health Services WIC Certifier
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Hannah Joseph Seed to Table Programs Director
Emily Ralston, HDFFA Food Access Manager – Committee Chair
Kelly Moffatt, HDFFA VeggieRx Senior Manager – Committee Chair
2023 Members
Janae McMaster
Jasmine Barnett
Spencer Williams
Mandee Seeley
Abby Kellner-Rode
Elizabeth Pervish
Kristi Hiaasen
Jim Wengler