Who we Are
“Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise.” – Maya Angelou
The Springfield Food Policy Council (SFPC) works to facilitate racially equitable food & social justice by developing a vibrant local food system with urban agriculture at its center. We understand that the prevention and reduction of food related health disparities can only be achieved through an increased community-based access to affordable, fresh, and culturally appropriate food. In order to achieve this vision, the SFPC provides ongoing assessment of Springfield's food system, develops community-driven municipal and statewide policy recommendations including legislative bills focused on agricultural, retail, and built-environment solutions.
El Consejo de Política Alimentaria de Springfield (SFPC) cultiva la justicia social y el bienestar mediante el desarrollo de un sistema alimentario local vibrante con la agricultura urbana en su centro. Creemos que todos merecen acceso a alimentos asequibles, frescos y culturalmente apropiados. Para lograr esta visión, el SFPC proporciona una evaluación continua del sistema alimentario de Springfield, recomendaciones de políticas impulsadas por la comunidad, así como soluciones agrícolas, minoristas y para entornos construidos.
What we Have Achieved in the City of Springfield
The SFPC, in partnership with Sodexo and the City of Springfield, advocated for and supported the development of the Springfield Culinary Nutrition Center. Now, every student in our city has access to fresh foods cooked from scratch. Watch this video to see the ribbon cutting ceremony as well as hear remarks from Liz Wills-O'Gilvie, the director of the SFPC.
El SFPC, en asociación con Sodexo y la ciudad de Springfield, abogó y apoyó el desarrollo del Centro de Nutrición Culinaria de Springfield. Ahora, todos los estudiantes de nuestra ciudad tienen acceso a alimentos frescos cocinados desde cero. Mire este video para ver la ceremonia de corte de cinta y escuchar los comentarios de Liz Wills-O'Gilvie, directora de SFPC.
