Food Security

James Gardner: The Desert Gardener

James has an innate ability to spontaneously interact with ethnically diverse populations and all age groups. He believes teamwork leads to organizational cohesiveness. He is the father of five children, is an educator in the Guilford Country Schools, and serves as the Director of the Community Garden Project.

Laura Oxner: Food Waste Recovery

As a dedicated Director of Food Recovery Laura thrives at the intersection of innovation and impact. Her work centers on transforming ideas into action, with a special focus on building sustainable, effective food systems. Striving daily towards my motto of “Feeding not Wasting”.

Part of the Better Food Futures Forum