Food is more than fuel, it's a foundation for healthy communities, stronger connections, and lasting change.
In this episode of Philanthropy In Focus, Carrie Miller sits down with Alistar Harris, Executive Director of Shalom Farms, and Tarra Moxley, board member for a thoughtful conversation about food access, community partnership, and the power of collective action in Richmond.
Shalom Farms is working at the intersection of agriculture and equity, reimagining how communities access fresh, healthy food. Through innovative distribution models, neighborhood partnerships, and a deep commitment to listening, the organization is helping expand access to nutritious food while strengthening the local food system. Their newly launched five-year strategic plan builds on this momentum, focusing on collaboration, sustainability, and deeper community engagement.
Alistar brings a fresh perspective to his leadership role, sharing insights on guiding an organization rooted in both mission and relationships. He reflects on the importance of trust, adaptability, and staying grounded in the needs of the community. Tarra offers a complementary perspective, sharing her journey from volunteer to board member and highlighting how meaningful engagement can grow into lasting leadership advocacy.
Throughought the conversation, a common theme emerges lasting impact depends on partnership. Whether through volunteers, donors, or community collaborators, Shalom Farms' work is sustained by a network of people committed to a shared vision of equitable food access.
This episode is a reminder that addressing food insecurity requires both innovation and connection, and that every individual has a role to play.
Learn more at shalomfarms.org.
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