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Prince George's County Becomes the First in the Nation to Pass Comprehensive Healthy Kids’ Meal Legislation
(Thursday, November 19, 2020)On Tuesday, November 17th, Prince George’s County Council unanimously approved new legislation that will make healthier drinks the default beverage options and limit calories, sugar, salt, and fat for all kids' meals…Read More -
FEC Advocacy on Healthy Kids’ Meals Bill Featured in Local Media
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The Prince George's County Food Equity Council was featured in The Washington Times and on Prince George’s County TV for advocacy around the recently introduced Prince George’s County Healthy Kids’… -
A note on tragedy and our collective fight against systemic racism:
(Thursday, June 18, 2020)This is a challenging time for advocates of racial justice and democracy. We've seen racism once again violently displayed through police brutality. We've all been reminded of the many lives…Read More -
Join Our Team | Summer Food Policy Internship Opportunity (CLOSED)
(Wednesday, June 3, 2020)ABOUT THE PRINCE GEORGE'S FOOD EQUITY COUNCIL:The Prince George’s County Food Equity Council (FEC) is a local food policy council, housed within the Institute for Public Health Innovation, that works…Read More
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New legislation eases restrictions, builds awareness, and expands opportunities for Prince George’s County’s urban farms
(Tuesday, November 12, 2019)MEDIA ADVISORYNew legislation eases restrictions, builds awareness, and expands opportunities for Prince George’s County’s urban farmsDATE:November 12th, 2019CONTACT: Sydney DaigleDirector, Prince George’s County Food Equity This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.(240) 253-1036 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…Read More -
Prince Georges County's Investment in Matching Program Lifts Up Local Farms and Families
(Thursday, September 20, 2018)MEDIA ADVISORYPrince George’s Investment in Matching Program Lifts Up Local Farms and Families: County budget allocates $130,000 to match farmers market purchases made by low-income residentsDATE:September 20, 2018CONTACT: Sydney DaigleDirector,…Read More -
A CANDIDate Conversation: Food, Farms, and the Future of Prince George’s
(Wednesday, October 11, 2017)MEDIA ADVISORY“A CANDIDate Conversation: Food, Farms, and the Future of Prince George’s"Date: October 11, 2017Contact: To cover the forum, contact Chloe Marshall at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOWIE, MD, October…Read More -
Prince George’s County Food Equity Council Hosts an Open Showing of the Webinar Community Food Councils: Challenges and Opportunities
Colmar Manor, Maryland (Thursday, April 17, 2014)In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of local food policy councils and provide an opportunity for members and area councils to learn and share best practices, the…Read More
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