Community Food Systems

Wake County Food System strategies are working to ensure that all residents in Wake County have access to affordable, nutritious food. The Comprehensive Food Security Plan of Wake County helps to provide a framework for systematic policy change as well as grassroots and community efforts to move toward a healthy and well-fed Wake County.

Food Security

Food Security strategies in Wake County are multifaceted and serve to improve healthy food access for all citizens in Wake County. Working with school-based strategies and the Summer Food Service Program along with municipality-based workgroups ensure a well-rounded approach to ending food insecurity in Wake County. Contact Sydney K Mierop for more information.

Local Food

Programming focused on increasing the use of locally produced food in Wake County is an integral aspect of Food Systems work. Programs such as project 40, Farm to Childcare, Farm it Forward and the Regional Food System Plan to increase awareness and the availability to local food for all of Wake County. Contact Trevor Hyde for more information.