We’re still buzzing with gratitude after the Food Futures Summit this weekend. We want to thank The People’s Forum for hosting our first-ever alumni event! It was incredible to gather alumni, and partners who imagine and create better possibilities for our food future.

Here are our highlights:

• Workshops: From healing to fundraising, attendees gained actionable insights for food justice work.
• Vendor Showcases: Vendors shared their products and pathways for collaboration, fostering deeper connections.
• Community Connection: Mingling activities and a closing circle reminded us of the strength of the community.
• Celebration: Live music and a small awards ceremony wrapped the day with joy and reflection.
  
• We loved reconnecting with alumni, meeting potential students, and uplifting our partners. If you haven’t had a chance to share your feedback, please do so now!
  We look forward to creating even stronger spaces next time, and deeply appreciate everyone who joined in, supported, and helped out.🌍✨
  
  With gratitude,
  The FSNYC Team
  P.S. If you have photos, please add them to this shared event photo folder~
  

We’re thrilled to see you at the Food Futures Summit tomorrow! Here’s everything you need to know:

Covid Reminder:

• Please bring in or send us a photo of your COVID test before arrival. We’ll also have tests on-site if needed.
• Masking is encouraged, and we’ll have KN95 masks available.

Vendors:

Amori Herbal
AZ From Home
Black Mermaid Society
BK Packers/ Brooklyn Supported Agriculture 
Catalyst Collaborative Farm
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Cyn’s Joint
Filipinx Food As Medicine
Frugal Cocina
Good Ground
Uptown Boogie and Healthy Project

Also, many of our vendors and volunteers donated gifts to be raffled off during the event! We're selling one ticket for $5, five for $20, or fifteen for $60. 

Workshops: 

• Small Sprouts Youth Space - Led by Kelly McLane, FSNYC Executive Board Member, and parent, this space is designed for youth (ages 5+). Kelly will guide youth through the summit and have a designated area with activites that are engaging, fun, and family-friendly!
• Self-Care is Collective-Care- Facilitated by Rose Fluerant, this workshop explores what healing means in community. Share tea, art, wisdom, or stop by for some rest and good vibes. Feel free to bring a (sanitized) object representing your own healing practice to share!
• Fundraising for the Future - Hosted by Fabina Itana Benitez, this workshop dives into the current fundraising landscape. If you’re working on a food justice venture and looking for funding tips, join this participatory session to gain tangible steps forward.
  
  Here is a map of the event:

We will also have some live music in the middle of the day!

If you have any questions, please reach out to  Jazz@farmschoolnyc.org or Alumni@farmschoolnyc.org. 

See you soon!🌻