Central Texas Food System Local Coalition Collaborative

About the Local Coalition Collaborative

A permanent workgroup of the Central Texas Regional Food System Council (CTX RFSC), the purpose of the Local Coalition Collaborative is to:

  • Foster bidirectional communication with the RFSC Steering Committee

  • Elevate local community voice in regional decision-making

  • Disseminate best practices and shared learnings

  • Share information on local assets and challenges

  • Bolster existing coalitions and expand cross-sector involvement

  • Support emerging coalitions in additional counties

  • Focus on action and practical solutions

As the CTX RFSC work gets underway, this group will eventually expand to include representation from all 21 counties in Central Texas.

Check this page often for updates!

September 2025

Collaborative launched

Members select 2 CTX RFSC Steering Committee representatives

October 2025

Regional Food System Council officially launched

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 Local Coalition Collaborative members will establish a strong foundation for the group to deepen impact and ensure sustainability

Local Coalition Collaborative Members

County Representatives

Bastrop County

Noemi Guerra outside with trees

Noemi Guerra

Economic Stability Program Supervisor, Bastrop County Cares

Economic Stability Collaborative

Bell County

Alicia Jallah with beige, green, and orange wall in background

Alicia Jallah

*CTX RFSC Steering Committee representative*

Executive Director, Helping Hands Ministry of Belton

Bell County Hunger Coalition

Hays County

Isabella Vigil outside with trees and water

Isabella Vigil

*CTX RFSC Steering Committee representative*

Behavioral Health Coordinator, Hays County Health Department

Healthy Hays Coalition

McLennan County

Dr. Jeremy Rhodes with dark gray background

Dr. Jeremy Rhodes

Senior Director of Data & Research, Prosper Waco

McLennan Hunger Free Community Coalition

Travis County

Andrea Abel outside with trees

Andrea Abel

Executive Director, Farmshare Austin

Amanda Norwood with brown background

Williamson County

Amanda Norwood, DO

Medical Director/Health Authority, Williamson County and Cities Health District

Food for Every Table Initiative

Central Texas Food Bank Staff Support

Mia Burger in garden with yellow flowering vines

Mia Burger

Research Manager, Central Texas Food Bank

Sherica Campbell with gray background

Sherica Campbell

Manager of Food System Planning, Central Texas Food Bank

Emily Foxman outside with green vines

Emily Foxman

Director of Food System Planning, Central Texas Food Bank