What are Food Councils
Our Food System Coalition is commonly known as a Food Council, but we think of ourselves more broadly because we do more than recommend and advocate for policy. Also, we are a coalition of partners working together to improve our food system.
What do Food Councils do?
The work of food councils looks different in every community. In general, food councils:
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engage experts to better understand the food environment
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connect decision-makers and stakeholders to align programs and initiatives
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educate leaders and the community
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recommend program and policy change to affect the local food system
Source: https://communityfoodstrategies.com/foodcouncil/
In addition, our Coalition:
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identifies gaps in the system and works with members and communities to fill those gaps
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provides technical assistance to food system stakeholders to strengthen our local food system and provide greater access to healthy food