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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri, Apr 24Zoom https://umn.zoom.us/j/657440471Apr 24, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMZoom https://umn.zoom.us/j/657440471Join others to heal, gather updates, and explore current issues related to COVID-19 and the metro food system.
Thu, Apr 23https://umn.zoom.us/j/96697271362Apr 23, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMhttps://umn.zoom.us/j/96697271362Come together with others to start providing a more strategic and coordinated response to food waste issues in the metro region.
Fri, Apr 17Zoom https://umn.zoom.us/j/636991662Apr 17, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMZoom https://umn.zoom.us/j/636991662Explore current issues of Transportation and the potential for this group to respond to provide a more coordinated and strategic response in the metro.
Wed, Apr 15Zoom https://umn.zoom.us/j/332570634Apr 15, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMZoom https://umn.zoom.us/j/332570634Explore current issues of Farming / Gardening and how this group could potentially provide a more coordinated and strategic response in the metro.- Thu, Apr 09Zoom https://umn.zoom.us/j/375661709Apr 09, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMZoom https://umn.zoom.us/j/375661709Explore issues related to Food Waste and how this group could potentially provide a more coordinated and strategic response to the issue in the metro region.
Fri, Apr 03ZoomApr 03, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMZoomBring Your Own Lunch for a meeting where we will have a brief healing session followed by breakout groups and a group discussion on how to have a more coordinated and strategic response to COVID-19.- Fri, Mar 27ZoomMar 27, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMZoomStarting this Friday, we are holding regular Zoom meetings for metro food system leaders, advocates, and professionals to gather. Together we will cook, eat, heal, vent, get updates, and generate a more strategic and coordinated response to this crises.
Tue, Sep 24UROCSep 24, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMUROC, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USAFood justice work is dependent on relationship. Come to learn how to be an impactful relationship builder.- Thu, Sep 05UROCSep 05, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMUROC, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USAWe'll learn how to harness personal networks to maximize and influence change within the Minnesota food system. You'll not only power map your network, but learn how to teach others the skill of power mapping.
- Wed, Aug 14Arlington Hills LibraryAug 14, 2019, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMArlington Hills Library, 1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130, USACome to learn how you can advance equity in your organization by shifting practices related to hiring, program planning, work culture, etc.
Wed, Jun 19UROCJun 19, 2019, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMUROC, 2001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us to work together to support people who qualify for medical assistance (and other similar programs) to get free rides to grocery store/pharmacies.
Wed, Jun 05Cimarron FarmJun 05, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PMCimarron Farm, 901 Lake Elmo Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, USAMFAN is traveling to Washington County! Washington County Public Health and Environment, Cimarron Farm, Our Community Food Projects, Second Harvest Heartland, Newport Farmers Market, Washington County WIC, and FamilyMeans invite you to join us for an MFAN Pop-up Event!- Wed, May 15UROCMay 15, 2019, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMUROC, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USATogether we will be building a common understanding how we can co-create an equity-based regional food systems plan. From leveraging funding, to building relationships, and bringing your content expertise, we all have a role to play in this work. Collaboration is our key to success.
- Fri, Mar 08La Doña CerveceríaMar 08, 2019, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PMLa Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405, USAAt this meeting we will still be launching our first network-wide initiative to create an equity-based regional food systems action plan. We will be hearing from local experts and providing time to reflect and share with other food systems advocates. We will also learn about the MFAN Action Teams.
- Wed, Nov 14Arlington Hills Community CenterNov 14, 2018, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMArlington Hills Community Center, 1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130, USAAt this meeting we'll be discussing the potential of the network creating a regional food systems plan and we'll breakout into groups related to sector of the food system, racial equity, and policy/advocacy to see where there is affinity for moving to action together.
- Tue, Sep 18Highland Park LibrarySep 18, 2018, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMHighland Park Library, 1974 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116, USAThe Local Government Action Team is a network of local food access advocates working on multiple issues and engaging across multiple policy levers within local/regional governments in the Twin Cities.
Fri, Sep 07The Wedge TableSep 07, 2018, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PMThe Wedge Table, 2412 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USAIn order to continue to work towards our important mission, MFAN must be able to "sell" the importance of the network to it's stakeholders. Ripple Effect Mapping is a fun and interactive way to understand the intended and UNintended outcomes of our work through storytelling and conversation.
Tue, Aug 21Mount Calvary Lutheran ChurchAug 21, 2018, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMMount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Rd, Eagan, MN 55122, USAHow well do YOU know the 7-county Metro area? What are the food access challenges across the region? Join fellow community food advocates to LEARN about communities across the region and SEE firsthand changes impacting food access in our region!
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