Food and Society at Aspen Institute

City of New Haven - Food System Policy Division has partnered with Food and Society at Aspen Institute to create a valuable resource to help you succeed: Grow New Haven! Grow New Haven offers guidance and resources for planning, launching, and growing your food business in the city. Whether you're interested in a mobile food business, a brick-and-mortar restaurant, at-home operations, or shared kitchen spaces, this platform provides the tools and information you need. Visit www.grownewhaven.org/ to explore the resources and take your food business to the next level. #NewHaven #FoodBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #LocalBusiness #FoodIndustry #NewHavenFood #Networking #GrowNewHaven

Exciting insights from our recent Food is Medicine and Diabetes convening! This event has brought together diverse fields to explore actionable strategies for integrating food systems into our practices. Lydia Alexander of Enara Health shared the incredible work happening at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, where they not only provide fresh produce but also prepared meals to communities across eastern Oklahoma and beyond. This model showcases how we can scale food delivery and make a tangible difference in people's lives. The conversations and presentations sparked innovative ideas for cross-collaboration, allowing us to take these successful models back to our own communities and fields of study. Together, we can create a healthier future through food systems integration! Learn more about this convening: https://lnkd.in/dNKpzmKu #FoodIsMedicine #FoodSystems #Collaboration #CommunityImpact #foodbanks

Opportunity alert now posted on Open Access Philadelphia! For the third year, in partnership with Philadelphia Works, Drexel Food Lab is offering a FREE workforce development program that includes ServSafe Manager and FOH/Guest Services training to current or prospective hospitality workers. We are seeking employer partners who want to recruit from the program, or send their employees for free training as well as attendees. The class runs on Mondays and Tuesdays in April (April 7-29). V More info: Check out the Events and Training Opportunities page at https://lnkd.in/efJkVpzr #philadelphia #workforce #smallbusiness #foodbusiness #training

The Power of Convening: Advancing Food is Medicine Food & Society hosted a convening on the Food is Medicine and Diabetes. Thanks to support from the Ardmore Institute of Health, this gathering truly reinforced the importance of collaboration in advancing this vital cause. Thanks to Dr. Ajay Joseph of Saint Francis Health System for presenting to our dynamic group. In a world where health challenges like chronic diseases are on the rise, we must recognize that food is not just sustenance—it’s a powerful tool for healing and prevention. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from various sectors, we can harness collective knowledge, share innovative ideas, and create impactful strategies that promote nutrition as a cornerstone of health. The conversations we had highlighted the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. From healthcare professionals to nutritionists, policymakers to community leaders, each voice plays a crucial role in shaping a future where everyone has access to nutritious food that supports their well-being. We'll continue to break down silos and work together to advocate for policies and programs that prioritize food as medicine. Together, we can transform our communities and improve health outcomes for all. More: https://lnkd.in/dNKpzmKu #FoodIsMedicine #Collaboration #HealthAndWellness #Nutrition #CommunityImpact #FoodAndSociety

Exciting times ahead! The recent Food is Medicine and Diabetes convening in Tulsa brought together diverse leaders from healthcare, nutrition, and community advocacy. Thanks to the generosity of Ardmore Institute of Health and Coretz Family Foundation, we explored innovative strategies to improve diets and health outcomes for those in need. Through our partnership with American College of Lifestyle Medicine and OU-Tulsa, the connections made here will pave the way for collaborative efforts that address the epidemic of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Together, we can create actionable solutions that resonate within our communities. More: https://lnkd.in/dNKpzmKu #FoodIsMedicine #Diabetes #HealthInnovation #Collaboration

Join Bold Fork Books on February 13th at 7 PM EST for an insightful evening with Stephanie Anderson, author of "From the Ground Up," and our very own Food Leaders Fellow, Vanessa Garcia Polanco Vanessa will be discussing the women revolutionizing regenerative agriculture and redesigning our food system for a healthier, more sustainable future. As a key contributor to the book and a leader in food policy, Vanessa brings invaluable experience and perspective to this important conversation. Moderated by Katie Naessens, this event promises to be engaging and informative. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9sDbAc8 #regenerativeagriculture #foodsystem #sustainability #foodpolicy #womeninag #foodleaders #event #boldforkbooks #vanessagarciapolanco #stephanieanderson

Over the weekend the second cohort of Food and Society at Aspen Institute our Food Leaders Fellowship said goodbye at the third and last formal meeting of their 18 months together, at The Aspen Institute's Washington HQ. But it’s really just the beginning of the change they’ve already begun to make together to make the food system best serve the needs of everyone who needs better and more healthful food. And they have big plans to keep that work moving. “This is the most impactful group I’ve ever been a part of,” a fellow said before leaving. We feel very privileged to bring them together and watch them make themselves—and make us—better.

As our second cohort of Food Leaders Fellows prepares to enter their next chapter, we look back at the fellowship's origins, present potential, and future promise. Join our interest and visit the Food Leaders Fellowship landing page to support this growing community of food leaders: https://lnkd.in/gXf8rB3Y #fellowship #leadership #foodleadersfellows

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Thank you, Meagan Grega, MD, FACLM, DipABLM! You were dynamic and so very generous.