Local Food in COVID-19 Response and Recovery

National Farm to School Network

Added: July 7, 2020

Factsheets Briefs & FAQs

farm to school, school food

This fact sheet outlines some of the promising practices that school nutrition providers, early care and education centers, community partners, and state agencies have seen during COVID-19 while supporting local farmers and producers in accessing markets, and helping families….

Supporting Backyard Victory Gardens

Wallace Center at Winrock International

Added: July 7, 2020

Videos & Webinars

community gardens, Gardening, online operations

With schools and other community sites closed due to the COVID 19 pandemic, garden-based programming is being adapted to build household food sovereignty and resilience. Hear from Deb Crockett and Beau Gromley from Garden Raised Bounty and Margee Green….

Safety First: Serving food and protecting people in the time of COVID-19

James Beard Foundation

Added: July 7, 2020

Reports (5+ pages)

guidelines, restaurants, safety

James Beard Foundation partnered with the Aspen Institute, World Central Kitchen, and Off Their Plate to make the Safety First: Serving Food and Protecting People During Covid-19 guide available for free to our industry partners including chefs, restaurant owners,….

Food Hub Response to USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Wallace Center at Winrock International

Added: July 7, 2020

Videos & Webinars

CFAP, Farmers to Families, Input, USDA

Wallace Center hosted a call to gather input and feedback on the CFAP Farmers to Families program, specifically from food hubs and others who were interested in applying to be a contractor under the program. Wallace Center used this….

Food Hub Adaptations in Response to COVID 19

Wallace Center at Winrock International

Added: July 7, 2020

Videos & Webinars

adaptations, Food Hubs, market channels

Co-hosted by the Wallace Center and NCAT/ATTRA, this conversation will focus on identifying promising solutions and strategies developed by food hubs, and elevating the needs of the food hub community that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The call….

Food & Farm Businesses Navigate the CARES Act

Wallace Center at Winrock International

Added: July 7, 2020

Videos & Webinars

CARES Act, government program, technical assistance

In response to requests for guidance on helping food and farm businesses navigate the CARES Act financial assistance programs, Wallace Center hosted an informal briefing intended for Technical Assistance providers, support organizations, and other advocates assisting small to midsize….

COVID-19 and Small and Mid-Sized Meat Processors: Exploring the Challenges, Solutions, and a Path Forward

Wallace Center at Winrock International

Added: July 7, 2020

Videos & Webinars

adaptations, labor, meat processing, policy

This conversation explores the impact that COVID-19 is having on small and medium sized meat processors, how they’re adapting to these challenges, and the changes underway to alleviate pressure and ensure lasting change. Presenters: Jessica Roosa, This Old Farm….

COVID Resource Compilation

Wallace Center at Winrock International

Added: July 7, 2020

Google Sheets

listserv, resources, tools

This is a spreadsheet that compiles educational resources to help food systems organizations navigate the COVID landscape. It includes links to listservs for specific interest groups, and resources on policy, funding, food safety, equity and justice and other topics…..

COVID-19 Resource Hub

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Local Food in COVID-19 Response and Recovery

National Farm to School Network

Supporting Backyard Victory Gardens

Wallace Center at Winrock International

Safety First: Serving food and protecting people in the time of COVID-19

James Beard Foundation

Food Hub Response to USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Wallace Center at Winrock International

Food Hub Adaptations in Response to COVID 19

Wallace Center at Winrock International

Food & Farm Businesses Navigate the CARES Act

Wallace Center at Winrock International

COVID-19 and Small and Mid-Sized Meat Processors: Exploring the Challenges, Solutions, and a Path Forward

Wallace Center at Winrock International

COVID Resource Compilation

Wallace Center at Winrock International