Beyond Shelter: How Food, Beds, & Belonging Build Community Resilience

Amber Ferguson is the Executive Director and co-founder of Rogue Food Unites, where she has transformed food security into an essential component of community resilience. Through innovative partnerships with farmers, restaurants, nonprofits, and volunteers, Rogue Food Unites has built a regional model for ensuring access to fresh, healthy food during times of crisis and recovery. Her work demonstrates that food is not simply aid – it is connection, dignity, and community care.