Food Equity Programs

At Tri Corner F.E.E.D., we believe food equity means that every person should have access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. Unfortunately, food inequities are widespread, often rooted in systemic issues like poverty inequality and environmental degradation.

Our commitment to food equity is not only about addressing these systemic barriers, but also about promoting sustainable farming practices, supporting local producers, and creating solutions that bring our community closer to a just and resilient food system.

Food Sovereignty Fund

Modeled after Glynwood’s Food Sovereignty Fund, this program connects farmers with community-based hunger relief organizations to provide nutritious and culturally meaningful food. Farmers are paid in advance for their harvests, and both farmers and hunger relief workers/volunteers receive technical and logistical support—ensuring stability for producers while expanding access to fresh food for those who need it most.

Fair Pricing Feasibility Study

In partnership with the North East Community Center and supported by a grant from the Local Food Promotion Program, we assisted in conducting a study to explore how a fair pricing model could make local food more accessible. By identifying barriers such as cost, transportation, storage, and production, we developed a plan to implement a program where community members pay for local food based on their ability to pay. (The full feasibility study report is available upon request)

Summer 2024
Pop Up Market

Rom July through October 2024, we teamed up with the North East community Center to host a weekly pop-up market. We offered a wide variety of local farm products at sliding-scale prices, allowing customers to choose the payment tier that best fit their budget. This approach not only made fresh, local food more affordable, but also fostered stronger connections between the community and food that is grown and produced locally.

Rooted Resilience

Farming is essential but challenging work. Our Rooted Resilience program focuses on supporting local farmers by identifying areas where they can strengthen long-term viability. Whether it’s overcoming operational obstacles, launching new initiatives, or improving sustainable practices, this program helps ensure that farms-and the communities they serve-can thrive for generations to come.