This forum will address the policy dimensions of using institutional food procurement — or the food purchased with public dollars through government agencies and government-funded institutions — to advance racial equity. What are some of the different policy options and implementation strategies to achieve greater racial equity in the food system by leveraging the “public plate”? What are some success stories? Are there any potential shortcomings of existing solutions to addressing racial disparities through public food procurement? How can institutions tackle the broader, systemic issues that may hamper food procurement policy and program implementation centering racial equity values? On September 29th, please join us and invited guest speakers to explore these topics.
Moderator
- Ribka Getachew, Director of the NY Good Food Purchasing Program Campaign, Community Food Advocates
Speakers
- Dakarai Howard, Equitable Supply Chain Development Specialist, Chicago Food Policy Action Council
- Fa-Tai Shieh, Director of Food Procurement, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Office of Citywide Procurement (OCP)
- Rachel Terry, National Partnerships Director, The Common Market
Special guest in the audience
- Marlie Wilson, Good Food Purchasing Project Manager, Chicago Food Policy Action Council
The virtual forum will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. ET. Please follow the instructions in this announcement on how to join via Zoom.
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