When you think of the environmental movement, what kind of people spring to mind? You might think of a tree hugging, Earth Day celebrating, “natural” food eating, white person in a pair of Birkenstocks. If so, that makes a lot of sense — the mainstream environmental movement – the one that’s enjoyed the most attention…
Read MoreA Guide to Temporary Food Permits in the City of St. Louis
The City of St. Louis in alignment with its priorities for improved health and racial equity, has reformed its temporary food permit options. After months of conversations with residents, existing vendors, aspiring vendors, farmers markets managers, and environmental health advocates, the Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) and the City of St. Louis Department of…
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Statewide Local Food Resources Map
Explore MCE’s Statewide Local Food Resources Map to find efforts in cities across Missouri working to support local, sustainable food systems! Check out our other food system maps and story maps: Statewide Factory Farm Map and Story Map Policy and Agriculture Story Map Sustainable Agriculture Story Map Soil Story Map St. Louis Interactive Local Foodshed…
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Social Media Advocacy – Food & Farm
Below, you will find templates for posts with actions to support MCE’s Food and Farm program. Share these as Instagram stories or posts to inspire your followers to take action to protect their environment! Helpful reminders as you share your post: If you share an Instagram story, don’t forget to use the link feature, which…
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Take Action Now: Support Grocery Ordering and Delivery for SNAP Recipients
Congress is working on their fourth pandemic aid package and they have an incredible opportunity to advance food justice by making online grocery ordering and delivery available for all people regardless of income and proximity to…
Read MoreGreater St. Louis Area Gleaning Program
What is Gleaning Gleaning involves a team of volunteers going to a farm to harvest or pick up already harvested unwanted food from the farmer for donation. Gleaned food is quickly distributed to food-insecure individuals and families in the region. Gleaning is happening all across the country and as of June 2020, it is now…
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