California Food and Justice Coalition

The California Food and Justice Coalition

Mission Statement

The California Food and Justice Coalition is a statewide membership coalition committed to the basic human right to healthy food while advancing social, agricultural and environmental justice. We are partners of the national Community Food Security Coalition, and collaborate with community-based efforts in California working to create a socially just, ecologically and economically sustainable food supply.

We envision a California food system in which all activities, from farm to table, are equitable, healthful, sustainable, and community-driven.

CFJC Pledge

We believe:

That access to healthy food is a basic human right and must not be compromised

That communities are enriched by the cultivation and celebration of diverse food traditions and experience

That the production, distribution, and preparation of food must be healthy and humane for all humans, animals and ecosystems

That agricultural land and biological diversity must be protected for future generations

That all food commerce must be just, democratic and economically fair

We support:

Food systems that are responsive to and reflective of each unique region, and are supported at the state and federal level

Ecological farming practices and efforts to minimize the number of miles food travels from field to table

Decent and just living and working conditions for all workers from farm to table, and democratic participation in their workplaces

The provision of adequate publicly funded safety nets while working to minimize the need for them

Community-based, culturally appropriate nutrition education

A restoration of the connection between people and the sources of their food, and the revitalization of agrarian cultures

Increased awareness of indigenous food and agricultural histories

We work to:

Assess, research and address the root causes of food insecurity to create a just food and farming system

Increase knowledge and awareness of food security from the grassroots to decision-makers

Advocate for policies and funding that build community food security

Increase communication and collaborations among community members, agencies and organizations to strengthen food security

Internships with CFJC

CFJC is always in need of interns to help with our campaigns, organizing events and offer general support to coalition staff. If you are interested in interning with CFJC please email . Include a letter stating your interests and experiences, a resume and a writing sample. Also include information on your availability. Please note CFJC internships are typically unpaid. Read the position description (Word format)

CFJC Steering Committee Members

Shawn Harrison, Soil Born Farm -

Nancy Hughes, San Diego Urban Farms -

Elle Igoe, IRC San Diego -

Daniel Johnson, South Central Family Health Center -

Stephanie Johnson, African American Farmers of California -

Rufina Juarez, South Central Farmers -

Navina Khanna, UC Cooperative Extension, Alameda County -

Jennifer Lopez, Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program -

Matthew Marsom, Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section, CA Dept. of Health Services / CA Nutrition Network -

David Roach, Mo’ Better Foods -

Shyaam Shabaka, EcoVillage Farm Learning Center -

Deborah Yashar, Agriculture & Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) -

The CFJC accepts nominations for Steering Committee members on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else please contact Heather Fenney at

CFJC E-mail List

Postings on the list include newsletters, alerts and updates on issues affecting Californians and their food, as well as general coalition announcements. The list is open to everyone. View the list archives. To subscribe, send an email to cfjc-subscribe@lists.riseup.net. Make sure the account you send the mail from is the one you want subscribed to the list. If you are on the list and would like to unsubscribe, send an email from the subscribed email account to cfjc-unsubscribe@lists.riseup.net. For additional technical email list help, go to http://help.riseup.net/lists/.

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