Building A Resilient Local Food System Vista

Building a Resilient Local Food System VISTA

Located in the breathtaking Wind River Mountains and with the nation's most popular National Parks nearby, the Wyoming Food Coalition envisions sustainable local food economies in Wyoming that are diverse, thriving, and equitable. According to U.S.

Census data, 11.4% of Wyoming's population experiences poverty. 1 in 10 people face hunger, with even higher rates of hunger for Wyoming children: 1 in 8. Wyoming residents face unique barriers to accessing healthy food and acquiring assistance through social services due to the state's rural nature and great distances between cities and towns. A lack of public transportation infrastructure, short growing season for local food, and limited production of fruits and vegetables across the state create further challenges to citizens accessing health food.

Additionally, small-scale food producers in the state face challenges to creating viable businesses and connecting their products to larger markets. By assisting with outreach for food assistance programs. Farm to School activities, supporting small-scale food producers, and advocating for policies that increase access to healthy food for Wyoming residents, the Wyoming Food Coalition works to address high rates of food insecurity and hunger. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : We are always striving to improve Wyoming's local food system by connecting stakeholders and amplifying their voices so that Wyoming producers, consumers, and environments thrive. Our VISTA Member will work to increase access to farmers markets and food box programs for low income families; Conduct action-based community research about impacts of no-cost Community Supported Agriculture on food security with the Edible Prairie Project; promote the Wyoming Soil Health Initiative through outreach and written materials; expand community knowledge of sales opportunities through the Wyoming Food Freedom Act; develop and promote an educational speaker series; and edit a monthly newsletter highlighting working group activities.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Education , Health , Tribal , Community and Economic Development , Hunger .

Skills :

Communications , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Community Organization , General Skills , Team Work , Recruitment .