Activism Quote by Bryant Terry
“I think more and more foundations are putting resources into food activism. But I think that given the state of the economy, foundations won't be giving as much in general. For me it's about working with these existing institutions in communities that people already go to, that people trust, that they know, and determining how best they can play a role in the creation of local food systems and address the ills that are right around them in the community.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Food Justice Podcast, 2022
Foundations are shifting funds to food activism but overall budgets may shrink, so leveraging trusted community institutions is key to building local food systems.
In simple terms: Foundations fund food activism but budgets tighten; use trusted community hubs to build local food systems.
Partner with existing trusted community institutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- nonprofit planning
- community outreach
- grant writing
- local market development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maximize impact with limited resources?
- What community institutions are most trusted?
Limited funding may restrict scale and sustainability of initiatives.