Food Justice Fund Announces
Governance Committee Selection
Pittsburgh, PA – The City of Pittsburgh announces the selection of the Food Justice Fund (FJF) Governance Committee. Applications to be part of the Governance Committee opened in March 2024. Now, that the selections have been completed, the FJF Governance Committee is officially established.
"This committee brings together people with deep connections to communities across our city and wide-ranging expertise to guide this multi-million-dollar investment in Pittsburgh's food system with wisdom and care. I'm grateful to work with them as we open grant applications later this Summer,” said Gabriel McMorland, City of Pittsburgh Food Justice Fund Coordinator.
The Food Justice Governance Committee selections are as follows:
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Alyson McAtee (she/her; Garfield): Pittsburgh Food Policy Council, Garfield Community Farm
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Angela Williams (she/her; Perry South): Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. Board Vice-Chair, Northside Leadership Conference Board Member, Charles Street Area Corporation Executive Director
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Councilwoman Deb Gross (she/her; Highland Park) City of Pittsburgh Councilwoman for District 7
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Daniela Alcantara (she/her; Lawrenceville): Casa San Jose
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Darius Wallace (he/him; Marshall-Shadeland): Office of Mayor Ed Gainey
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Dina “Free” Blackwell (she/her; Homewood): House Manna, Homewood Renaissance Association Founder, Freedom Foods CO-OP Market Founding Organizer
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Dr. Noble Maseru (he/they; Friendship): Professor, Public Health Practice and Director, Social Justice Equity and Faculty Engagement at the University of Pittsburgh
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James Reid (he/him; Westwood): Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, Invest PGH
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Jordan Shoenberger (he/him; Brookline): Abiding Missions Executive Director, Hilltop Food Access Collective Chair
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Lisa Freeman, MSW, MPA (she/her; Manchester): Freeman Family Farm & Greenhouse Owner
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Loukeisa Denise Edwards (she/her; Allentown): Triple Moon Alchemy Owner, Grow Pittsburgh Education & Outreach Coordinator
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Merecedes J. Williams (she/her; East Hills): Pittsburgh Public Schools Director of Communications/Stakeholder Engagement, 412 Food Rescue Hero
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Pastor Lutual M. Love, Sr, (he/him; Hazelwood): Pastor of Praise Temple Deliverance Church, Greater Hazelwood Coalition Against Racial and Ethnic Disparities (GHCARED) Founder
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Stephen O’Brion (he/him; Downtown): Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Advocacy Coordinator, Pittsburgh Food Policy Council Board Member
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Win Nunley (they/all pronouns; East Liberty): Black Dream Escape Co-Founder
The purpose of the Food Justice Fund (FJF) is to increase public investment in a just, equitable, and sustainable food system that supports our neighborhoods, local economy, and the environment. The FJF aims to support grassroots, creative efforts increasing opportunities to grow, learn about, and eat healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant foods.
The FJF will distribute $1.5Million in grants of $2,000 to $75,000 to 501(c)3 non-profits with a budget of $500,000 or less, or to individuals and unincorporated groups represented by a fiscal sponsor.
The FJF will also invest over a million dollars in large-scale projects that make a transformative impact on Pittsburgh's food system while increasing access to affordable, healthy food. The FJF Governance Committee will advise the city on strategies to best meet the needs of our communities and local food system.
Coming soon, applications will open for Food Justice Fund Grants. Stay up-to-date on all things Food Justice by visiting: https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/food-justice-fund . Complete the survey and you will automatically be signed up for alerts for when funding applications open.
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