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Building a Resilient Local Food System VISTA
 
 
 
Located in the last state in the US to form a food policy council, the Wyoming Food Coalition is actively working towards sustainable local food economies in Wyoming that are diverse, thriving, and equitable. According to U.S. Census data, 11.4% of Wyoming's population experiences poverty. 1 in 10 people face hunger, with even higher rates of hunger for Wyoming children: 1 in 8. Wyoming residents face unique barriers to accessing healthy food and acquiring assistance through social services due to the state's rural nature and great distances between cities and towns. A lack of public transportation infrastructure, short growing season for local food, and limited production of fruits and vegetables across the state create further challenges to citizens accessing healthy food. Additionally, small-scale food producers in the state face challenges to creating viable businesses and connecting their products to larger markets. The Wyoming Food Coalition strengthens local food systems by connecting stakeholders and amplifying their voices to ensure Wyoming producers, consumers, and environments thrive. More specifically, the Wyoming Food Coalition is working on developing a state-wide stakeholder inventory and outreach plan, hosting quarterly stakeholder gathering events with aspects of food safety and farm to school program training, spreading awareness and making resources centered around grant funding more accessible to producers and other food systems security entities, and working towards more sustainability in the organization itself, but also in the Wyoming food system as a whole.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The VISTA member will identify and research existing food system databases and create and implement an updated public database of local food and food security resources; Facilitate intra-coalition communications; Create effective communications and outreach strategies; Develop relationships and partnerships with local school districts, Farm to School activities, food producers, and food assistance programs across the state to increase the representation and number of stakeholders within the Coalition's network; and work with Executive Director and Communications Director to identify additional projects that encourage and facilitate the equitable access of fresh, local food to all Wyoming residents regardless of socioeconomic status.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Hunger ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Tribal ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Building a Resilient Local Food System VISTA
Program Start/End Date
04/06/2025  -   04/05/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WYOMING  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/01/2025  To  04/06/2025 
Contact Baylee Markus
PO Box 536
Laramie   WY   82073
3072234399
baylee@actionresources.ngo
wyfoodcoalition.org.
Listing ID 103216

       

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