Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Prince George’s County Food Security Task Force: A roadmap for a more secure and resilient food system
The ongoing economic and health challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic underscore the need for a just and healthy food system in Prince George's County. Before the pandemic, the county…
Monday, April 4, 2022
Happy Food Waste Prevention Week!
By Blaine Mengistu-Gunn, Food Equity Intern With more than one-third of all food in the US wasted, food waste is a problem that needs to be addressed. Reducing food waste…
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Food Equity Council 2021 Highlights
Thank you to our partners for supporting our work in building a healthier and more equitable food system in Prince George's County. As we move forward into the new year,…
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Case Studies: Increasing Food Security & Access through Cold Storage Infrastructure
In the spring of 2021, the Prince George's County Food Equity Council partnered with Washington Gas to purchase three cold storage trailers for food assistance providers. The new trailers were…
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Reflections on Farmers Market Advocacy & Action in Prince George's County, Maryland
By Tess Kerkhof, FEC Communications Intern Farmers markets represent a critical food access point for many communities across Prince George’s County. Beyond bringing food from local farms to local tables, farmers markets…
Friday, August 20, 2021
Member Spotlight: Humon Heidarian
Humon is a food equity advocate and FEC member with a master's degree in public administration from the University of Vermont. Born and raised in neighboring Montgomery County, Humon is…
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Three Cold Storage Trailers Change the Fresh Food Landscape for Prince George’s County
By Tess Kerkhof, Food Equity Council Communications InternLast week, the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council (FEC) welcomed new infrastructure into Prince George’s County: three cold storage food trailers. Supplying…
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Our Response to COVID-19: A One-Year Update
It’s been over a year since Prince George’s County saw its first COVID-19 case. Since then, over 80,000 Prince Georgian’s have been infected and over 1,300 have died.As we mark…
Monday, April 5, 2021
FEC Statement on Violence Against Asian-Americans
We, the Prince George's County Food Equity Council (FEC), want to express our solidarity with and support for the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community. We condemn the recent attacks and…
Monday, December 21, 2020
Food Assistance Providers Are a Lifeline for Residents in Need
Even prior to the pandemic, Prince George's County faced high rates of food insecurity. The pandemic has only increased these numbers as health and economic challenges make it difficult for…
Thursday, November 12, 2020
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Existing Health inequities in Prince George’s County
By Ifeoma Okeke, Food Equity Council Intern A few weeks ago, news reports highlighted the most recent tragic milestone of the pandemic: COVID-19 has killed over 1 million people worldwide. While…
Monday, October 5, 2020
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Reflections on Advocating for Local Agriculture and Urban Farming in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Prince George’s County is deeply rooted in agricultural history. From the robust farming practices of the Piscataway people to a tobacco economy build off the backs of enslaved laborers, the…
Friday, September 4, 2020
Wishing Our Prince George’s Students and Families a Healthy and Nutritious New School Year!
As students settle into their home-bound classrooms this week, many families are breathing a sigh of relief that school meals are up and running at distribution points throughout the County.…
Monday, July 20, 2020
Connecting Food Producers and Providers During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred changes throughout our region’s food supply change, impacting everyone from producers to consumers. The Prince George’s County Food Equity Council and partners are stepping in…
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