Equity Principles & Beliefs
Equity Principles & Beliefs
Our Equity Journey is first and foremost as much about a cultural transformation, as it is a transition of policies, practices, and programs.
Equity Principles
The Atlanta Community Food Bank believes that while the scale of the problems of food insecurity is large, we envision the Food Bank as a place where…
- Diverse community members, staff, and partners are recruited, retained, and supported.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are recognized as core cultural values that drive decision-making, resource allocation, and the development of all policies and practices.
- Collaborative internal and external partnerships support the emerging needs of people and eliminate inequities in food availability and access in the communities we live in and serve.
7 Equity Beliefs
- We believe that while the scale of the problems of food insecurity is large, we can address the current legacies of racism within this system and their inequitable outcomes.
- We believe that we all bring a bias to everything, no matter how well-intentioned.
- We believe that this process can be difficult for everyone, and painful for many and that the work of moving through this will be worth it.
- We believe that the difficulty and pain in the process of equitable change are more about progress and the stamina that is needed to achieve it.
- We believe that changes are possible if we listen, learn, and act in new ways.
- We believe that each of our lived experiences is equally valuable as team members.
- We believe all people are an asset to the Food Bank and are valuable within the organization.