Organizations Filed Purposes:
To improve health and end hunger in low income individuals diagnosed with food allergies and Celiac disease through access to safe and healthy food, nutrition education, and advocacy.
In 2019, Food Equality Initiative (FEI) continued to live our mission and core values to serve low income patients diagnosed with food allergies and celiac disease. This was accomplished by strengthening our programs to offer improved services to the people we serve and their family members and educating our community on the impact of food insecurity on people with food allergies. FEI provided over 15,000 healthy "free-from" foods to clients enrolled in our nutrition assistance program. With increased access to the right foods, clients were able to improve their quality of life. Our partnerships with Kansas University Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital strengthen our evidence-based approach as the first nutrition intervention for patients with food allergies and celiac disease.
The Advocacy program serves as a voice for low income individuals diagnosed with food allergies and celiac disease through raising awareness, civic engagement, and community organizing. In 2019, FEI CEO, Emily Brown was named one of the Top 100 Women in Food Allergy. The organization also became a founding member of the Global Food Allergy Collaborative in an effort advance the needs of patients with food allergies. FEI also expanded its science alliance to include Northwestern University's Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research. FEI also opened a new pantry location with Jewish Family Services.
Through the education program, clients are instructed in how to interpret food labels and ingredients, how to thrive with food allergy diagnosis, and are informed on where to shop for allergen-free and gluten-free foods.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Emily Brown | CEO | 70 | $34,750 |
| Leigh Wagner | Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Bradford Warner | Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Scott Akeson | Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Linda Berry | Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Cheryl Coon | Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Winnie Dunn | Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Sally Everhart | Treasurer/Secretary | 1.25 | $0 |
| Lydia Butler | Vice President | 1.25 | $0 |
| Hilary Kass | President | 1.25 | $0 |
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