Advisory Council

The council focuses on food justice and urban farming, especially tackling barriers like access to land, water, resources, and funding. We’re selecting 12 members from neighborhoods near our farm sites in Keystone-Millersville, Martindale-Brightwood, and Irvington (46205, 46219, and 46218).

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Purpose of the Advisory Council

Community Voice: Ensures the organization hears directly from the people it serves.
Guidance: Offers insights to help shape programs, policies, and priorities.
Representation: Brings diverse perspectives to decision-making.
Advocacy: Acts as ambassadors for the organization in the community.

Advisory Council Goals

Providing Input and Guidance on Food Access Initiatives: The council's purpose is to ensure that the programs proposed by Soul Food Project are aligned with the community's needs.
Focusing on Collaborative Work with the Community: The goal is to shift from doing things to the community to doing things with the community.
Addressing Food Access Challenges: The Council aims to help identify whether the programs effectively address food access issues and reach neighbors who need food but may not be directly connected to existing networks.

How will we meet

Frequency: Meetings will be held quarterly.
Format: The meetings can be conducted virtually (if weather permits, we can meet at different farm locations), providing flexibility for members.
Stipend: Council members will receive a $100 stipend for attending council meetings.