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Join SOFSA

LEVEL 1:

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

General Membership is available to any individual who cares about the food system in Onondaga County. General membership includes joining the SOFSA Listserv, receiving 1-2 updates per month, and an invitation to quarterly SOFSA General Meetings
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LEVEL 2:

COMMITTEE ENGAGEMENT

 LEVEL 1 PLUS:
The opportunity to be involved in 1-2 committees of your choice, as well as being listed as an official SOFSA member on our website (if desired). Expectations of this member is a commitment of at least 2 hours per month per committee, and a letter of in-kind support from your organization or business is encouraged. 

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LEVEL 3:

SOFSA ADVISORY BOARD

 LEVEL 2 PLUS:
Participation in monthly Advisory Board meetings, with 1 vote in Advisory Board decisions. Expectations of this member is commitment of at least 2 hours per month per committee and a commitment of an additional 2 hours per month for Advisory Board responsibilities.   A    letter of in-kind support from your organization or business is encouraged.

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Take Action

SOFSA Letter Supporting Implementation of ReZone Syracuse

On August 2nd, 2022, SOFSA submitted a letter to Syracuse city officials requesting their swift action to implement new zoning ordinances for the city. ReZone Syracuse has been a project of the city’s Planning Division in collaboration with other city departments and a Project Advisory Committee which included several SOFSA members, but stalled in late 2019.

SOFSA’s Policy & Planning Committee jointly crafted the letter and solicited sign-ons from over 25 individuals and 9 organizations to urge prompt adoption of the zoning code based on the important implications for the urban food system.

Read the full letter here.

Talk to SOFSA

SOFSA is committed to lifting up the voices of our neighbors across Onondaga County as we pursue our mission to create a more equitable and resilient food system. We invite you to share your story with us to help us understand the challenges you are facing, the issues that matter to you, and the innovative solutions you imagine for our community.

These stories will help to shape SOFSA’s strategies as we develop initiatives and advocate for policies to make our shared vision a success. We look forward to hearing from you about your experiences. If you prefer to share your story aloud, please call 315-552-0470 to leave a voicemail for us with your experiences.