Baltimore Food Policy Initiative

417 E. Fayette St., 8th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 443-928-3477
Contact: Taylor LaFave, Food Policy Director
Email: taylorr.lafave@baltimorecity.gov
Website: Baltimore Food Policy Initiative

Function of Organization/Site

The mission of the Baltimore Food Policy Initiative is to use food as a catalyst to address health, economic and environmental disparities in Healthy Food Priority areas, areas where residents face compounded challenges in accessing healthy foods.

Involvement Opportunities

• Literature reviews
• Data analysis
• Program design of new incentive
• Evaluation of nutrition incentives
• Produce Rx program
• Urban agriculture
• Resident Food Equity Advisors

Volunteer Training

Training is dependent on level of experience as it relates to policy work and planning. Strong writing skills are required.

Location

Baltimore Food Policy Initiative is approximately 10 minutes from the JHU east Baltimore campus and can be accessed by Metro CityLink Purple line.