Appetite For Change was founded in 2011 by three women, Tasha Powell, Princess Titus, and Michelle Horovitz. Their commitment to the Northside community and their profound belief in the power of community-led solutions brought them together.

This model, a beacon for all Black communities, was born out of 8 cooking and dialogue sessions that engaged over 400 Northside community members in the programming design. This process birthed our flagship program, Community Cooks, which allows us to engage over 500+ residents annually in a continuous feedback loop to hear about pressing issues, work to address them, and learn how AFC can improve the work of food justice.

AFC was born out of a deep appreciation for the diverse cultural and lived experiences among the residents we engage. This spirit lives on in our organizational culture, both in the programming we undertake and within the organization.

We have six organizational values that guide our work and interactions: community-mindedness, Curiosity, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, and Resilience. These values are rooted in cultural appreciation and cultivating an environment where we all celebrate each other and our critical work.