YOUR Milwaukee Food Council
A Strategic Path that puts Workers, Consumers, and those on the Frontlines of our Food System in the Drivers Seat.
To inspire the realization of our interconnected struggles, that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”, and that wisdom is not synonymous with status - the MFC commits to redistribute and return power; not only to farmowners, but immigrant farmworkers; not only chefs, but dishwashers; not only school administrators, but so too, to students. The Milwaukee Food Council (MFC) is a member‐based movement‐building organization that organizes its members into coalitions that together democratically advance a food system free from the exploitation of people and the environment, while simultaneously ensuring adequate and equitable access to healthy, quality food for all. We envision a Milwaukee where everyone has the food they need, and the working people and places that make that food possible are not only free from exploitation, but are afforded a dignified and fulfilling existence.
Milwaukee has made it’s vision for the Milwaukee Food Council clear. Thank you for all your support in drafting and adopting our new Strategic Plan!
Power to the People - A Democratic Coalition Structure that Builds Capacity and Makes Change
In light of our new strategic direction as organizer and facilitator of a truly democratic food movement in Milwaukee we have revamped our website to support this newly focused task. All are welcome and more importantly NEEDED in advancing a food movement and system that cares for everyone.
The direction and work of MFC is decided democratically by you in coalition with your peers, neighbors, colleagues, and friends!
On the website you will find the “Coalition” page; We convene folks from across the food system in the Milwaukee area INTO COALITION(s) that most align with their work, their lives, and their passions. Coalitions meet monthly in-person (with virtual options), operate democratically, and are each facilitated by an elected Coalition Chairperson. Coalition Chairpersons are supported and trained by MFC staff in community organizing, non-oppressive meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and the MFC Organizing Framework (see below). To build solidarity, all coalitions unite on a quarterly basis.
THIS IS NOT ANOTHER MEET and GREET. Our coalitions not only build relationships, but build POWER, and direct that power to make real and lasting CHANGE!
All are welcome! For example: Want better food in the cafeteria, join our Food Service Coalition… Better wages and hours at your serving job, Restaurant and Fast Food Coalition. More local food at the grocery store OR MORE DIRELY a grocery store within walking distance of your house, Grocery and Retail Coalition. Get it? If it matters to you, it matters to others as well. Be heard and lead the change.
POSITION OPENINGS
We are taking cover letters and applications for our new Interim Coalition Director Position. Please see the job description below. All letters and resumes due by July 30th, 2026.
Also we are in search of those looking to go the extra mile by joining our board of directors. There is a lot of volunteer and unsung work that makes this organization tick. And we could not be more grateful for the dedication of our board members. It’s an amazing team. Please reach out if you think you got what it takes (Kidding. Kind of.)
Please Email Sam Odin (MFC President) at Connect@milwaukeefoodcouncil.org
Thank You Jessica!
With heavy hearts we bid farewell to Jessica Thompson. Jessie will be continuing on her journey, beginning her new position working for the Institute for Systems Change & Peacebuilding at UW-Milwaukee. In this position Jessie will form partnerships with local organizations and support peacebuilding leaders in Milwaukee with scholarships.
During her time with MFC, Jessie played an integral role in many projects:
The Milwaukee Farmers Market Coalition
The Milwaukee Food Pantry Coalition
Changemakers
Imagining Future Food Systems
Food Ecosystem Mapping
We are deeply grateful for having gotten to know and work with Jessie these past few years and for the support she provided everyone in the MFC family and community at large. We look forward to seeing you and your work continue to grow and thrive.
A FOOD MOVEMENT at WORK
Farmers Markets and Farmers Market Resources
Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Food Justice Collective
Milwaukee City-County Joint Taskforce to Address the Food Access Crisis
Take Action for a Farm Bill that Feeds Families and Us All
Support the Movement
Thank you for be a part of wanting to make the world a better place. Feel free to reach out directly with concerns, enquiries, feedback, or just to chew the cud.
In Love and Solidarity,
Samual Odin - MFC Board of Directors President
Leslie Krueger - MFC Board of Directors Vice-President
Tay Fatke - MFC Board of Directors
Brandice Kirchner - MFC Board of Directors
Frani O’Toole - MFC Board of Directors
Kyle Ashley - MFC Board of Directors
Patricia Wilson - MFC Board of Directors
Heidi Katte - MFC Board of Directors
Sarah Bressler - MFC Board of Directors
