Project Description

Virginia Fresh Match Director of Advocacy

Elizabeth Borst has been a leader in food access programs and food system partnerships in Virginia for 14 years. As one of the state’s early nutrition incentive practitioners, Elizabeth helped develop Virginia Fresh Match, Virginia’s statewide Nutrition Incentive Network working alongside Maureen McNamara Best at LEAP. She is also founder of Virginia Community Food Connections (VCFC), a Fredericksburg-based local food nonprofit that connects people, producers and communities to increase consumption of healthy, Virginia-Grown fruits and vegetables. Elizabeth has started and managed farmers markets, piloted innovative food access programs and partnerships, and is passionate about connecting vulnerable people and available local produce to improve community food security and support family farms. Elizabeth has a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Spotsylvania, VA with her husband, and enjoys occasional visits with her 2 adult daughters.