Goal 3:
Resilience
Why it matters
20% More
Community input, participation, and active collaboration when non-profits work within a coalition
According to research from Penn State University
155% Increase
In U.S. imports of fresh vegetables since 2002.
This makes the U.S. particularly susceptible to shocks to the global food system, as industrial supply chains become increasingly focused on commodity farming rather than farming for local consumption.
73% of Coalitions
Demonstrated measurable evidence of success and 70% of coalitions view measuring and evaluation tools as critical for improving impact and receiving more funding
According to research from the Sustained Collaboration Network and The Bridgespan Group
25% Increase
In food spoilage and logistics costs during peak global disruptions
Reliance on global supply chains and industrial agriculture means that food is costlier and spoils more during shocks or disruptions to the global food chain.
Outcome 3.1
Strengthen Resource, Knowledge, and Labor Sharing Among Partners
Outcome 3.2
Secure Recurring Investment in Food Security Work within Portland Metro
Outcome 3.3
Increase Collaboration Between Food Assistance Organizations & Local Producers and Businesses
Collaboration Makes it Possible
Every day, the issues and consequences of food insecurity and environmental stewardship become more pressing than the day before. That's why collaboration is vital to create a resilient food system that can adapt and adjust to meet the needs of our community.
Lizz from Urban Gleaners says of CAFE, "Collaboration and meaningful engagement are inherent in bringing all of these organizations together, dialogue is encouraged and welcomed, and partnerships have been strengthened significantly already."
Funding the Future of Food Security
One of the biggest challenges for CAFE is finding the resources and funding that allows us to do the work that we do. Collaborative advocacy and fundraising provides us with the collective means to accomplish our mission.
Lizz continues, "Through the initiatives to reach out to local representatives, the seeds of advocacy are being sowed, and the bulk food purchasing programming is a clear way of engaging in the purchasing economy in an intentional and need-responsive way."