Category: Events

Remembering the Agricultural Pavilion at the 50th Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival

by Food for the Spirit, posted in Events

https://videopress.com/v/ggFuX8Px?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In this video is Jaime Swygert, visionary behind the Juneteenth Agricultural Pavilion. Did you know that Food For the Spirit coordinates the Agricultural Pavilion at the Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival? While the festival was founded back in 1976 by members of the community action organization B.U.I.L.D. — “Build Unity, Independence, Liberty, and Dignity”, the … Continue reading Remembering the Agricultural Pavilion at the 50th Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival

Building Power Together: Introducing Our 2026 Policy Working Group

by Food for the Spirit, posted in Events, Food Justice, Policy

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 they go back to doing that work mostly alone. The momentum fades. The relationships weaken. … Continue reading Building Power Together: Introducing Our 2026 Policy Working Group

We’re hiring! Food for the Spirit is seeking a Buffalo Projects Lead

by Anneke Radin-Snaith, posted in Events

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

Connecting Growers and Community: Buffalo Bypass Launch & NY Foodways Gathering

by Food for the Spirit, posted in Cooperative Development, Events, Farmers, Food Justice

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.