STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 - 2023
VISION
Arlington EATS envisions an engaged and active community in which everyone has access to sufficient and nutritious food and understands the causes and effects of food insecurity.
MISSION
Arlington EATS’ MISSION is to engage the community in eliminating food insecurity and hunger in Arlington.
VALUES
JUST Compassionate Connected Respectful
Strategic Priority #1
PROGRAMS
Distribute nutritious food to people in need
OBJECTIVE #1: Increase access to food for Arlington residents who are food insecure
OBJECTIVE #2: Promote a culture of continuous improvement that requires programmatic decision-making to be based on data and core values
Strategic Priority #2
VOLUNTEERS
Engage volunteers who contribute a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge
OBJECTIVE #1: Leverage the volunteer assets that are already part of Arlington EATS and attract a continuous cycle of new volunteers
OBJECTIVE #2: Provide opportunities for community members to contribute to solving the problem of food insecurity
Strategic Priority #3
ENGAGEMENT
Engage the Arlington community broadly in education and efforts to reduce hunger and economic inequality
OBJECTIVE #1: Increase visibility of how poverty and social injustice contribute to food insecurity
OBJECTIVE #2: Provide town-wide leadership on the implications that local, state and national policies and socioeconomic disparities have on residents facing food insecurity
Strategic Priority #4
OPERATIONS
Ensure Arlington EATS’ organizational health and sustainability
OBJECTIVE #1: Diversify and grow revenue streams, including foundation grants and individual gifts
OBJECTIVE #2: Ensure the new space is designed to meet the current and future needs of Arlington EATS
OBJECTIVE #3: Continue to develop a supportive and stimulating work environment in order to attract and retain competent and dedicated staff members
Volunteer or Donate
Arlington EATS relies upon people like you to ensure there is food for all Arlington residents.
117 Broadway
Arlington, MA
117 Broadway
Suite A
Arlington, MA 02474