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Title
RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND CARL VIERLING AND THE GREATER HIGH POINT FOOD ALLIANCE
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Vice Chair J. Carlvena Foster
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, Reverend Carl Vierling has demonstrated visionary leadership and an unwavering commitment to addressing food insecurity in the Greater High Point area, drawing upon his experience in ministry, corporate leadership, and community organizing; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Vierling’s early efforts included launching an innovative food pantry serving vulnerable populations, and his diverse background in both business and ministry has uniquely equipped him to lead systemic changes in food access and community health, with a masters of Personnel and Employee Relations from the University of South Carolina and a masters in Christian Ministry from Carolina Graduate School of Divinity; and
WHEREAS, in response to a 2014 series of articles on hunger, Rev. Vierling helped bring together concerned citizens and leaders, resulting in the creation of the Greater High Point Food Alliance (GHPFA) and the establishment of actionable goals to address food insecurity; and
WHEREAS, under Rev. Vierling’s leadership, GHPFA has spearheaded impactful programs including the Food Finder app, Community Resource Guide, and the Food Security Fund, and has invested nearly $300,000 in local, sustainable food initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the GHPFA has built capacity for dozens of local food providers, supported families during the COVID-19 pandemic, and trained community leaders through its Growing Towards Leadership Program; and
WHEREAS, GHPFA has actively advocated for equitable food access, contributed to statewide policy development, helped Guilford County Schools maintain universal meal access, and played a critical role in High Point being recognized as an All-America City; and
WHEREAS, through tireless collaboration and community empowerment, the GHPFA has helped improve local food security metrics and reduce food ha...
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