North Star Fund Announces New Community Food Funders Affinity Group

Press release (Oct. 25, 2011) — North Star Fund, New York's community foundation supporting grassroots groups leading the movement for equality, economic justice and peace, announced the Community Food Funders (CFF). CFF will support the growth of an equitable, ecologically sound and sustainable food system in New York, New Jersey and southern Connecticut. “More focus on a regional food system will mean more local jobs, a cleaner environment, and healthier people,” said Hugh Hogan, executive director of North Star Fund.