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TMA Loyola York Road Food Access and Security
 
 
 
Loyola University Maryland’s York Road Food Access & Security AmeriCorps VISTA project addresses food insecurity and public health gaps along the York Road corridor in Baltimore City. Rooted in Loyola’s York Road Initiative, the project uses a place-based approach to support community-driven food access strategies through mutual aid, education, and resource coordination. The VISTA position is essential in sustaining and expanding the operations of the Govans Community Fridge—an outdoor, publicly accessible fridge offering produce, meals, and hygiene products to neighbors in need. In year two, the VISTA will lead the formal launch of a student-led chapter of the Food Recovery Network (FRN) at Loyola. This chapter will organize food recovery from Loyola’s dining services and events and ensure that surplus food is safely and consistently redirected to the Govans Community Fridge and other local distribution points. The VISTA will recruit and support student leaders, develop protocols, and manage logistics for safe storage and redistribution. In addition to managing these key food access systems, the VISTA will support food literacy programming through recipe development, nutrition education, and partnerships with the Govans Farmers Market. By connecting residents, students, and businesses through collaborative food security efforts, the project builds long-term systems to reduce hunger and improve community health. This project aligns with the Healthy Futures AmeriCorps focus area and addresses poverty by increasing consistent access to fresh food and health resources for low-income residents in Northeast Baltimore.
 
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Member Duties : Loyola University Maryland’s York Road Food Access & Security VISTA project is embedded within the Loyola University and the York Road Initiative (YRI), a place-based anchor strategy focused on Northeast Baltimore. The York Road Food Access & Security VISTA addresses food insecurity and health gaps along the York Road corridor by supporting sustainable mutual aid strategies like the Govans Community Fridge, launching educational initiatives, and deepening community-university partnerships.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Housing ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Education ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
TMA Loyola York Road Food Access and Security
Program Start/End Date
07/15/2025  -   07/14/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Accepting Applications
From  06/11/2025  To  12/31/2025 
Contact Adam Jackson
4501 N Charles St
Baltimore   MD   21210
410-617-2699
Ajackson4@loyola.edu
Listing ID 126737

       

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