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The Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee bring people together to create and sustain a secure and healthy food system for their region, from production to consumption. We envision a Middle Tennessee in which all community residents obtain a safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes community self-reliance and social justice. For years, many individuals, community organizations, and businesses worked steadily, yet often in isolation, to address the problem of food insecurity in Middle Tennessee. The Food Security Partners connect these dots through networking and professional development opportunities, a focus on catalyzing collaborative projects, a food security awareness campaign, and a summit to cultivate a shared agenda for changing the food system. We have over 100 partners and members who are committed to sharing information and resources to promote a food system that benefits everyone. |
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August 20, 2008Nashville restaurant ‘tayst’ to host a dinner in support of innovative community and school garden projects in Middle Tennesseetayst, Nashville’s first and only green certified restaurant, will host a dinner on August 20th, 2008 to support the Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee. tayst is giving back to the community by donating 25% of all dinner proceeds will go to the Food Security Partners’ Mini-grant program. tayst is located at 2100 21st Avenue South and will be open from 5pm to 10pm on August 20th. Call 383-1953 for reservations. August 19, 2008FSP Spotlight: Mark Winne Book Talk and SigningOn Thursday July 24th, the Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee hosted a book talk and signing with Mark Winne, author of “Closing the Food Gap: Resetting the Table in the Land of Plenty”. In his book, Winne brings to the forefront the issues of hunger and food insecurity that persist in America today, despite this country’s great affluence. August 13, 2008Preserving the Foundations of Our Food SystemA Statement on the Proposed Development of Bells Bend The mission of the Food Security Partners is to bring people together to create a more healthy, just, and sustainable food system. We have a very active membership of more than 130 organizations and individuals in the Nashville area. Our partners share a commitment to ensuring that all people in Middle Tennessee have access to healthy, affordable food raised in a way that benefits farmers, communities, and the environment. A critical component of our mission is preserving the foundations of our food system--the healthy soil and water that give life to healthy food. August 7, 2008Action Alert!-- let the Mayor's Green Ribbon Commission know that you value a more healthy, just, and sustainable food system for NashvilleWe want you to share your ideas for making Nashville a more sustainable city! On June 19th, the Mayor's office invited the residents of Nashville to send their inputs and comments to the Green Ribbon Committee via survey. Only 5% of respondents have indicated that their top priority is increasing the availability of locally-grown and organic foods in Nashville. Where you come in... | ||
