FOOD SYSTEM CHANGEMAKERS
Building leadership to transform Milwaukee's food system
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
The Food Systems Changemakers Initiative equips community leaders with the tools, connections, and strategies to drive systemic change—with a long-term goal of making fresh, healthy food more accessible for SNAP-eligible populations.
OVERVIEW OF INITIATIVE
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​5-day immersive program (October 2024) in systems change, leadership, and food justice
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) sessions with interpretation, meals, compensation, and cultural inclusivity
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15+ engaged leaders continuing to meet, collaborate, and advance change
KEY OUTCOMES
Build shared language around food systems
​Connect leaders across communities
Advance impact through a
systems-change lens
“Being surrounded by motivated individuals is inspiring”
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- Changemakers Participant
“The facilitators have created a safe environment to learn from each other and share my story.”
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- Changemakers Participant
“This program was wonderful and very healing for me.”
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- Changemakers Participant
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Participants gained critical systems-thinking tools (e.g., Spectrum of Prevention framework)
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Strengthened cross-cultural collaboration, particularly between African American and Latino communities.
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Participants feel supported by MFC, as well as their peers in forwarding the change they want to see in their communities