Thursday, June 18, 2020
A note on tragedy and our collective fight against systemic racism:
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…
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Join Our Team | Summer Food Policy Internship Opportunity (CLOSED)
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…
Monday, April 27, 2020
Our Response to COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 crisis began in March, the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council (FEC) has been one of the leading organizations for the County's COVID-19 food assistance response. Our…
Friday, April 24, 2020
Food Assistance Resources for Residents Impacted by the Coronavirus Outbreak
This resource has moved! Please visit our new English and Spanish-language versions of our Prince George's County Food Assistance Resource webpage through the links below.English: http://pgcfec.org/resources/covid-19-resources.html.Spanish: http://pgcfec.org/resources/recursos-covid-19.html.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
FEC Advocacy on Urban Farms Featured in Hyattsville Wire
The Prince George's County Food Equity Council and New Brooklyn Farms were featured in the Hyattsville Wire's November 21st article, "Mount Rainier Urban Farm Helps Pass New Rules." Check out the…
Thursday, May 24, 2018
2018 Candidates: How do you plan to improve our County's food system?
In advance of the upcoming primaries, Prince George's County Food Equity Council members invited all candidates for County Council, County Executive, and State Delegate to respond to five questions related…
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Register Now: A CANDIDate Conversation: Food, Farms, and the Future of Prince George’s
Join the Prince George's County Food Equity Council and partners during the afternoon of Friday, October 20th, during the annual Bowie State University Food Day Symposium, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living:…
Monday, May 1, 2017
Action Alert: Tell Prince George's County to fund important food and farm programs!
Tell your County Council members to fund important food and farm programs during the upcoming FY 2018 Budget Public Hearings. Please sign up to testify in-person or in writing.County Council Fiscal…
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Apply to be a Food Equity Council Member
The Prince George's County Food Equity Council (FEC) is now accepting applications for new council members. FEC members work collaboratively with stakeholders to transform the food system into one that…
Thursday, January 5, 2017
FEC is hiring a Communications Consultant
The Prince George's County Food Equity Council seeks a self-motivated, skilled, and goal-oriented Communications Consultant dedicated to cultivating justice and economic opportunity in the local food system. This is a…
Friday, December 9, 2016
FEC featured in "Fighting food deserts a collaborative effort."
The Prince George's Sentinel covered our advocacy efforts to support farmers markets and urban agriculture in their recent article "Fighting food deserts a collaborative effort." Check out the piece to…
Monday, January 4, 2016
Check out the newly released report on Prince George's County's local food system
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Report, "Healthy Food for All Prince Georgians: An assessment of access to healthy food in Prince George’s County, Maryland," was released in December…
Monday, August 3, 2015
Register now for our Second Annual Food Equity Forum!
Registration is open for our Second Annual Food Equity Forum! The Food Equity Forum serves as a catalyst for new conversations and raises awareness of existing efforts and innovation in…
There's a real hunger for healthier eating options among low income families in Prince George's, food advocates say, but education and accessibility are the key to providing healthier eating options…
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Would a DC "food czar" help urban farmers?
D.C. council mulls adding a "food czar"--which could mean more urban farms, local food, and green initiatives for all. There’s no shortage of food-minded nonprofits, farmers markets or restaurants located in…
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