Representing food resilience and policy organizations across the State, the members of the Council collaborate to achieve the goals and outcomes prescribed by law.
The Maryland Food Resiliency Council (FSRC), is currently co-chaired by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MDEM) Secretary, Russ Strickland, and Michael J. Wilson, of Maryland Hunger Solutions. In addition to the co-chairs, the council has three co-vice chairs:
- The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture
- The Secretary of the Department of Human Services
- Dean of the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Members of the Council are appointed by the Secretary of MDEM for a three-year term, which may be renewed, but not to exceed two terms.