policy overview

A sub-committee focused on integrating social equity, diversity, and inclusionary practices into all systems, policies, and programs within Denver’s food system - recommended by the SFPC.

We recognize that there are historic and current inequities in the food system that adversely impact production, distribution, and access to resources and nourishing, culturally appropriate food. As a result, the racial equity group is working to create institutional and systemic change geared toward racial equity within the SFPC and Denver communities; specifically focusing on food policy, access, connection, and justice. The Council seeks to normalize, organize, and operationalize these values and goals by integrating social equity, race, and social justice into policies, practices, programs, membership, and decision-making to create more equitable outcomes. It aims to identify and address inequitable policies and legacies of harm to revolutionize the system. This group also spearheads recruitment and outreach efforts to engage diverse communities and perspectives in our work.