Central Texas Food System County Collaborative
About the County Collaborative
A permanent workgroup of the Central Texas Regional Food System Council (CTX RFSC), the County Collaborative will work to share experiences and build capacity among food security and food system coalitions working in counties across Central Texas.
As the CTX RFSC work gets underway starting in October 2025, this group will eventually expand to include representation from all 21 counties in Central Texas.
Check this page often for updates!
September 2025
County Collaborative launches
Members select 2 CTX RFSC Steering Committee representatives
September 2025-August 2026
Episcopal Health Foundation’s Collaborating for Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) cohort
In partnership with EHF and cohort members across Texas, the founding County Collaborative members will establish a strong foundation for the group to deepen impact and ensure sustainability
October 2025
Regional Food System Council officially launches
County Collaborative Members
County Representatives
Bastrop County
Noemi Guerra
Economic Stability Program Supervisor, Bastrop County Cares
Bell County
Alicia Jallah
*CTX RFSC Steering Committee representative*
Executive Director, Helping Hands Ministry of Belton
Bell County Hunger Coalition
Hays County
Isabella Vigil
*CTX RFSC Steering Committee representative*
Behavioral Health Coordinator, Hays County Health Department
Healthy Hays Coalition
McLennan County
Dr. Jeremy Rhodes
Senior Director of Data & Research, Prosper Waco
Waco Hunger Free Community Coalition
Williamson County
Sam Smith
Community Health Connect Field Manager, United Way for Greater Austin
Food for Every Table Initiative
Central Texas Food Bank Staff Support
Dr. Tracy Ayrhart
VP of Research + Strategic Partnerships, Central Texas Food Bank
Mia Burger
Research Manager, Central Texas Food Bank
Sukanya Romyanon
Director of Food System Planning, Central Texas Food Bank