Core Values and Code of Ethics
We are thrilled you are interested in joining our team! So that we are all on the same page, let's get started with the guiding principles that shape who we are.
CORE VALUES
Central Food Network exists to improve our community and strengthen the social safety net for people living in poverty and those who need emergency access to food or warmth.
As we undertake activities to achieve our mission of relieving the impacts of poverty, we are guided by our core values:
RESPECT: We recognize and uphold the rights of all people to be treated with respect and in ways that protect and promote dignity and autonomy.
INCLUSIVITY: Everyone has a role to play in ending poverty and there is a space for everyone.
COURAGEOUSNESS: We are brave and tenacious in accomplishing our mission.
COLLABORATION: We nurture connections that lead to positive change.
HONESTY: We act with integrity, sincerity and truthfulness and are impeccable with our word.
EQUITY: We use our position and power to promote justice and equal access.
STEWARDSHIP: We make the best use of all available resources in order to achieve our mission.
TRANSPARENCY: We offer open communication and visibility into our organization, including our goals and allocation of resources. We proudly share our successes as well as own our unsuccessful attempts.
CODE OF ETHICS
Further, Central Food Network, its board, staff and volunteers, are committed to carrying out the organization’s mission while upholding the highest standards. To this end, we will:
- Conduct ourselves with fairness, impartiality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Keep the community informed and deepen awareness of issues relating to our mission.
- Conduct our organizational and operational activities with positive leadership exemplified by open communication, creativity, dedication and compassion.
- Exercise whatever discretionary authority we have under the law to carry out the mission of the organization and adhere to all legislation that applies to us.
- Serve with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness in carrying out the organization’s mission.
- Demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fortitude in all our activities in order to inspire confidence and trust in our activities.
- Avoid any interest or activity that is in conflict with the conduct of our official duties.
- Respect and protect the confidentiality of private information to which we have access in the course of our duties.
- Respect the organizational structure, policies and unique roles we each have that constitute our team.
- Strive for personal and professional excellence and encourage the professional developments of others.
