Food Policy Councils

  What is a Food Policy Council?

      A Food Policy Council is a collaborative group consisting of those involved in agriculture, food production and distribution, nutrition, health and social services.  Members might include farmers, produce wholesalers, government representatives, food banks, school food service representatives, public health agencies, social service agencies and programs, and concerned citizens. A council's members are charged with examining the local food system and recommending ways in which it can be improved. By involving a wide range of people from food-related fields and with a wide variety of perspectives, a Food Policy Council seeks creative solutions that will improve a community's food access and security on a larger, systemic level.  Councils are often created as advisory bodies that work directly with the city, local or state government.  As such, they are often staffed and administered through government agencies or food policy related non-profit groups. 

For an up-to-date list of food policy councils across the nation, visit the community Food Security Coalition's North American Food Policy Council webpage.

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