Guilford County Food Action Network
Guilford County Food Action Network (GCFAN) is a diverse coalition of community partners, organizations and community members committed to addressing barriers to food security, promoting food distribution, empowering local agriculture, and advocating for policies to ensure that all residents have access to affordable and nutritious food.
Working Groups
- Food Access: Co-leaders Rebecca Oakes from Guilford County Division of Public Health and Ellen Wessling, Out of the Garden Project
- Policy: Co-leaders Susan Cox, Simple Ways and Darby Terrell, Guilford County Planning Dept.
- Food Loss Management: Laura Oxner A Simple Gesture
- Farmer Connections: Open
If you're interested in joining GCFAN or are looking for more information, please fill out our Interest Form.
Tab/Accordion Items
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Susan Cox | Simple Ways |
| Samira Dahdah | UNCG Recipe for Success |
| Andre Davis | Growing High Point |
| Katryn Eske, Ph.D. | NC A&T Cooperative Extension |
| Isha Fofanah | NC A&T Cooperative Extension |
| Jazmin Garcia Rico | Cone Health Foundation |
| Darby Terrell | County Planning and Development |
| Nikki McCormick | Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC |
| Nallah Muhammad | Peaceful Seeds Community Farm |
| Rebecca Oakes | Guilford County Division of Public Health |
| Laura Oxner | A Simple Gesture |
| Jamilla Pinder | Cone Health Foundation |
| Blake Noel | Greater Greensboro Community Foundation |
| Crystal Redd | Second Harvest Food Bank |
| Ellen Wessling | Out of the Garden Project |
| Brian Cockman | One Sector One Voice |
| Cheryl Poteat | Cottage Grove Collaborative |
| Plaxedes Chitiyo | University of North Carolina, Greensboro |
| Shannon Teamer | Greensboro Parks and Recreation |
Current Projects
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Internship Program
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV)
Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV)
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