1. Presentation for the D.C. Food Policy Council
October, 2017
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2. 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

3. 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

4. Audiences for this tool
Funders
Organizations
Community members

5. 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

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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Appendix

12. 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