Partner Spotlight
Food is a universal connector—bringing people together across cultures, generations, and communities. Through the Voices for Food Access campaign, artists and food access organizations unite to celebrate stories of nourishment, resilience, and community-driven solutions. This spotlight series shares the voices behind the movement: the artists who chose to give, and the organizations working every day to ensure everyone has access to healthy, affordable food. Each story reflects a shared commitment to compassion, creativity, and collective action toward a more equitable food system.
Liz Hamm
Program Director at Benzie Area Christian Neighbors
To me, food access means the stable, equitable, and dignified ability of all our neighbors to obtain nutritious and culturally appropriate food with the help of our community.
Carrie Klingelsmith
Executive Director at Manna Food Project
To me, food access means having reliable access to healthy, nutritious food that supports families and communities.
Rachael Cougler, Coordinator of Northwest Food Coalition
To me, food access means our communities are nourished, and our neighbors are supported.
Taylor Moore
Director of Food Rescue, Goodwill Northern Michigan
To me, food access means having access to enough money to ensure that the cost of transportation, healthcare, child or eldercare, housing, and utilities doesn't affect your ability to buy healthy nutritious food at the grocery store.