About Carol’s Kindness Food Pantry

Racial Equity Statement

We at Carol’s Kindness Plus are committed to creating an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable, where all volunteers, partners, vendors, and board members are treated with respect and dignity.

For the purposes of this statement, diversity refers to race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual identity, family status, age, disability, and socio-economic status. Inclusion is valuing, respecting, and encouraging the full participation of everyone in the life and leadership of the organization. Equity is a process that ensures all people have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and grow despite historical, structural, legislative, racial, and socio-economic inequities.

We are an organization that celebrates the rich diversity of our area. We will not tolerate discrimination, biases, harassment, or bullying of any kind. We are committed to equity in all facets of our work – to help build a just society where hunger is eliminated through equitable access to power and resources.

We strive to provide an equitable food system in which all — including those most vulnerable and those living in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color — can fully participate, prosper, and benefit. Food equity which is the belief that people should have equal access to and the ability to grow and consume healthy, affordable, and culturally-significant foods and know exactly where their food came from and how it was grown. 

We believe strongly that all people should have a choice of their food and work to support culturally appropriate food availability. We commit to taking actions to address racial injustice that are within our sphere of influence. To support work that reduces barriers to food availability and to serve as a referral source.