Food for the Spirit (F4tS) is a BIPOC-led nonprofit organization working on strengthening the relationships, networks, and narrative power that drive food justice across New York State using creative facilitation to support racial healing, ecological justice, and equitable food systems.
Applications are open now through end of day Monday, April 27th, 2026 — apply today! Earlier this year, Monti Lawson — farmer, organizer, and founder of Catalyst Collaborative Farm — came to us with an idea. He’d been watching what happens after people go through advocacy trainings: they get activated, they show up, and then … Continue reading Building Power Together: Introducing Our 2026 Policy Working Group
Buffalo Projects Lead – Job Posting Seasonal position, seven months (May through November 30, 2026) Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 Posted on March 21, 2026 ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Food for the Spirit works in partnership with frontline communities who value food sovereignty by building solidarity and collective power through creating spaces for visibility, connection, … Continue reading We’re hiring! Food for the Spirit is seeking a Buffalo Projects Lead
Apply to join our Buffalo Bypass steering committee – deadline Octo!ber 26 The white supremacist attack at Tops Market on Jefferson, which took the lives of 10 beloved community members and permanently changed the lives of thousands more, was an act of hatred enabled by food apartheid that has long plagued Buffalo’s east side communities. … Continue reading Join Us in Building a Food System That Serves Buffalo’s East Side
Food for the Spirit hosted a two-day gathering in Buffalo on March 22-23, launching the Buffalo Bypass Network with 48 food justice advocates, including QTBIPOC growers. The initiative aims to enhance food access, sustainability, and community collaboration. Participants shared resources and explored collective ownership models to strengthen regional food systems and empower communities.