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OFSA Annual Conference
Connecting community. Sharing ideas. Advancing food security.
The NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate’s (OFSA) annual Garden State Conference on Food Security: Setting a Table for All, for Always has become a signature event where New Jerseyans from every county, various organizations, industries and sectors look forward to coming together in their shared dedication to strengthening the state’s food system so it works better for families and farmers alike, today and well into the future.
Each year draws hundreds of changemakers from across New Jersey and beyond, both in-person and as part of an online community via livestream.
Whether you are a seasoned attendee or are discovering the conference for the first time, we invite you to browse content from previous conference years. The materials can serve as resources for your day-to-day work and provide insight into New Jersey’s collective momentum that continues to attract national and international recognition as an exemplar for holistic and coordinated work. We also invite you to stay connected with your community and county coalitions, and this office as we look ahead.
Thank You for Joining Us in 2026
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, OFSA held the Third Annual Garden State Conference on Food Security: Setting a Table for All, for Always, with a focus on Food Security Across the Life Course.
More than 300 changemakers attended in-person, and nearly 600 participated in our online community via livestream throughout the day.
To this year’s first-time and returning participants alike, thank you for joining OFSA for a day of cross-sector conversations and networking to advance the collective work of making true food security a reality for everyone.
Watch the recap video of this year’s Conference below:
View all resources and recaps from this year’s Conference, including session videos, presentation slide decks, photos, and more.
Looking Ahead to 2027
Stay connected as we look ahead to the next Garden State Conference on Food Security: Setting a Table for All, for Always, coming in Fall 2027. Sign up to receive conference news and updates from OFSA.
Explore Past Conferences
The second annual conference brought partners together to provide updates on the then-forthcoming New Jersey Food Security Strategic Plan, use cases of the Statewide Food Security Index, and a panel on New Jersey’s new right to adequate food resolution. Participants also heard from regional partners and the private sector and celebrated three New Jersey food security champions during an awards presentation.
The inaugural conference brought together resident leaders, community organizations, policymakers, advocates, farmers, grantmakers, school personnel, academic researchers, healthcare providers, food pantries, community kitchens, and others across sectors. Participants examined how technology, philanthropic partnerships, research and community collaboration alongside OFSA-supported tools can strengthen food security efforts across New Jersey. The agenda included an overview of the state’s action plan and a surprise celebration honoring three New Jerseyans for their contributions to advancing food security for everyone, everywhere.