The Food Ambassador Program by Kelly's Kitchen had a specific goal of increasing awareness of food pantry services, healthy cooking classes, community gardens, accessible cooking opportunities, state-level food policy updates, and statewide programming as it relates to food equity in all 56 states and territories.

Obligations and expectations of a Food Ambassador are minimal and require:

Checking and responding to emails
1-2 hours per month researching opportunities in your state when it comes to access to food programs, gardens, classes, food policy news and updates, etc. in your state.
Providing updates (at least once a month on the 20th of the month) to Emily regarding opportunities for the upcoming month (for example, sending opportunities and programs for the month of April by March 20).
Attendance of Quarterly Zoom Meetings that will last 45 mins - 1 hour

You do not have to be affiliated with a Center for Independent Living (CIL), Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), or any other organization to act as a Food Ambassador. We want to support and uplift community members providing grassroots advocacy and information on a state and community level.

If you would like to act as a Food Ambassador in your state to keep Kelly's Kitchen updated on opportunities in your state/territory please fill out this form and we will reach out to you.

Please complete this form to the best of your ability. If you need assistance or accommodations to complete this form, please contact Emily with Kelly's Kitchen at emily@kellys-kitchen.org.