Our mission:
Gardenshare's mission is to solve the problem of hunger in St.
Lawrence County through policy advocacy work and by strengthening the food
system to benefits all County residents.
Our vision:
Healthy Food – The County has a vibrant, local
food system where our food choices are healthy for us, for our communities, and
for the environment.
Healthy Farms – Farmers are able to make a
living that supports their families, contributing to a robust local economy.
Everybody Eats –
Everyone in the County has access to enough nutritious and affordable
food to sustain a healthy lifestyle.
When food assistance is needed, whether from government or private
sector programs, it is provided in dignified ways that respect both the receiver
and the giver of assistance.
We believe that:
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Nutritious food is a basic human right, so hunger is universally
unacceptable and no one has to worry about where their next meal is coming
from.
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The response to people's needs is both human and personal, always
valuing both those who need help and those who help.
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The availability of food is not taken for granted.
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There is an understanding and respect for the hard work and effort
it takes to bring safe, nutritious, healthy food to the table.
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Government, business, organizations, and individuals must work
together to ensure that everyone has access to good, nutritious food.
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Localized and grass-roots efforts are as highly valued as those
that are more centralized.
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Sustained cooperation of many individual, organizations, and
government over time leads to a hunger-free community.
To
implement this vision, we will:
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Operate as an effective charitable organization and make sound
business decisions.
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Be good stewards of the human, monetary, and other resources
entrusted to us.
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Remember that caring, committed, and compassionate people are our
most valuable assets.
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Be honest and open in all relationships, communications, dealings,
and transactions.
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Ensure that a variety of voices are represented in our
decision-making.
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Remain mindful that solving hunger requires new and innovative
solutions and become active participants in finding and implementing those
solutions.
Creating a community where long-term solutions are not just desired,
but expected may take many years. It will take more than our work to
create this kind of societal change. These realizations will not deter us
from taking the steps we can, each day, each month, each year, to move the
world closer to this vision.
Approved by the Board of Directors March 11, 2015
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