Anyone with an idea for collective action to advance equitable access to healthy food can start an MFAN Action Team or Affinity Group.
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Short-term Action Teams address pressing issues, such as a call to action to educate lawmakers on the value of food systems work in relationship to policy.
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Long-term Action Teams evolve to address systemic issues within an area of the food system.
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Affinity Groups are people coming together over common interest in a certain area of work within the food system
Action Teams and Affinity Groups can be started by anyone that meets the following guidelines:
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There is mission alignment with the network.
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There are at least four others that have committed to partnering with the work.
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There is at least one partner to serve as the lead of the team.
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The team has completed the Anti-Racism & Organizing Criteria Worksheet and submitted to the Strategic Team.
Action Team and Affinity Group Leads responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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Organize communications to partners
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Facilitate meetings
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Conduct outreach
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Recruit partners
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Provide leadership and accountability to Action Team partners, following MFAN Action Team Expectations
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Complete MFAN Action Team Planning Guide
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