PRESS RELEASE: Share’s Carla Clanagan Appointed to MontCo Food Policy Council and Women’s Commission
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Clanagan serves as the Montgomery County Program Director of Share Food Program.
PHILADELPHIA – August 2, 2024 – Share Food Program is pleased to announce that Carla Clanagan, Share’s Montgomery County Program Director, was appointed to the inaugural leadership team of Montgomery County’s newly formed Food Policy Council and was also named an associate member of the Montgomery County Commission for Women.
“Share Food Program and our staff could not be prouder of the work Carla is doing, both for our organization and the region,” said George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program, “We are thrilled that she will now have a larger outlet to share the expertise and enthusiasm that she has given us for so long.”
The Montgomery County Food Policy Council was established by the County Commissioners in March 2024 to coordinate an equitable and sustainable food system in Montgomery County. The council does this by increasing coordination of County services and resources, improving communication among food systems stakeholders, and identifying collective goals and developing ways to achieve them.
As a member of the council’s leadership team, Clanagan will help shape the strategy and direction of the council. She will also serve to advance recommendations for policies and funding allocations.
“I am excited for the opportunity to continue my work supporting our community members in Montgomery County,” said Clanagan, “Working with the Food Policy Council and the Commission for Women provides me with the incredible opportunity to have an even larger impact on those in need in our region.”
In her role with the County’s Commission for Women, Carla will work to promote opportunities for women, reduce gender inequality and discrimination, and to collaborate with other Montgomery County organizations and institutions. The commission also advocates for policies and programs that reduce discrimination and bias while uplifting women in every field.
Earlier this year, Share’s Montgomery County operation received $500,000 from the Biden administration for renovations and improvements. This came after Share had seen a 110% increase in need for services since 2022. Share’s Montgomery County warehouse currently works with 35 food pantries and serves more than 73,000 residents, nearly half of whom are children and seniors.
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About Share Food Program
Share Food Program is the leading hunger relief organization in the Greater Philadelphia region, working to eradicate food insecurity through food distribution, education, and advocacy. Through partnerships with nearly 800 schools and more than 400 community-based organizations and partner pantries, Share Food Program feeds hundreds of thousands of neighbors in need each month.
To learn more and get involved, visit www.sharefoodprogram.org, or follow us on Facebook @sharefood and Twitter and Instagram @sharefoodphilly.
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