Presentation for the D.C. Food Policy Council October, 2017 Powered by:

About the Bainum Family Foundation’s Food Security Initiative Our Mission Our Approach To improve food access for food insecure children and families in D.C., in a way that strengthens not only those individuals, but the food system as a whole Operator Sustainable agriculture 1 Community education 2 Workforce development 3 Local food pathways 4 Investor Convener

Introducing the Food Learning Locator Use this online resource to find food-related: Each map site falls into one of three site types But within any given site type, a location can be included in more than one subcategory Photo credits: USDAgov, Coqui the Chef

Audiences for this tool Funders Organizations Community members

Using the Food Learning Locator Currently focused on the D.C. metro area, but has the flexibility to extend Online and mobile-friendly, ensuring easy access and use on any device

Features and functionality Example: Organization looking for partners / collaborators Explore more features using the ‘Get Started’ button on foodlearninglocator.org

Features and functionality Example: Family looking for program to attend Explore more features using the ‘Get Started’ button on foodlearninglocator.org

Features and functionality Example: Funder looking for organization to support Explore more features using the ‘Get Started’ button on foodlearninglocator.org

What’s next? Map update process: At any point, organizations can request to add/edit/remove information in the “Tools for Organizations” We will review data for relevancy and completeness Map updates each February and August, with an interim update this November Notice an organization missing from the map? Tell them to submit their information online! “Tools for Organizations” section — available for organizations new to or already on the map

friends and colleagues! #foodlearninglocator Help spread the word to build a stronger, healthier local food community Share the news on social media… …And tell your family, friends and colleagues! #foodlearninglocator Photo credit: Coqui the Chef

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Powered by the Bainum Family Foundation The Food Learning Locator is part of the Foundation’s Food Security Initiative, dedicated to improving healthy food access for children and families in low-income areas of D.C. and to strengthening the local food system. We aim to have an impact in four key areas: Practicing sustainable agriculture at the Bainum Foundation Farm (a 263-acre property in Middleburg, VA) to increase the availability of fresh, healthy foods in underserved D.C. neighborhoods and to preserve the land for future generations Educating children and families so they form and maintain healthy cooking and eating habits Supporting food-related workforce development to create economic opportunity, strengthen local purchasing power for healthy food and provide job opportunities that drive food production and distribution Establishing new pathways for local food distribution to benefit both the community and local farmers