Rachel Vanwoert Email & Phone Number

Marion County, Oregon

Oregon And Clark County Washington

As Food Resource Developer at Oregon Food Bank (OFB) I have had the honor of partnering with major grocery chains, independent grocers, retailers, sustainability program managers, food safety specialists and organic waste companies to source nutritious food for families. In addition my position over the past decade has allowed me the following amazing opportunities.• Strategic planning with results of 16 million pounds donated grocery foods yearly with an estimated value of 22 million• Industry speaking and presentations • Working cooperatively with the internal team to maintain day to day operations• Supporting retail staff and ensure the staff adheres to program guidelines and best practices• Part of project team to implement food safety standards in contractual compliance• Ensure OFB satisfies existing obligations of on-going projects and grants• Maintains relationships and on-going communication within the community and stakeholders• Managing monthly reporting for 7 banners ( 383 stores) and data analysis• Key focus on sourcing more nutritional foods for children and seniors• Working with local organic waste companies on safe foods for donation first( zero waste)• Creation of retail manual for agencies which includes food safety and cold chain SOPs• Working with stakeholders to communicate importance of equity and inclusion in creating systems to end hunger in Oregon •10 years experience working with diverse populations to review equity and nutrition in the food system•Worked internally with OFB staff and stakeholders to build a program that looks at food support through an equity lens• 6 years of working with teammates to create the programs and policies of Oregon Food Bank's, Equity statement, development of people and culture teams and hiring of equity and diversity team coordinators