FPN is a project of the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future focused on developing the capacity
FPN is a project of the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future focused on developing the capacity of organized citizens to influence food policy.
05/27/2024
I know Charlottesville has tried this. Any others? I love the idea of a dedicated fund.
Denver council seeks 'food justice fund,' asks mayor to consider 'reasonable taxes' on gas Denver City Council seeks to tackle food insecurity with a new food justice fund, expanding access to healthy food and resources.
03/09/2024
A day late but still so inspiring to see!
03/06/2024
A food policy council, which can be either government-commissioned or a grassroots effort, is defined by FoodPolicyNetworks.org as an “organized group of stakeholders from various sectors that works to address food systems issues and needs at the local (city/municipality or county), state, regional or tribal nations levels though policy. https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/food-policy-councils-in-the-u-s/
Food Policy Networks | Johns Hopkins | Center for a Livable Future Food Policy Networks The Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future's Food Policy Networks (FPN) project supports the development of state and local food policy through networking, capacity building, research, and technical assistance. Launched in 2013, FPN conducts a census of food policy councils (...
11/15/2023
Great way to introduce people to your food policy council. Congrats, Hampshire Co FPC!
What to expect at Hampshire County Food Policy Council Meetings This video was created by Dem Steve, Certified Sociocracy Trainer, for the Hampshire County Food Policy Council.
11/13/2023
The newest Center for a Livable Future staff member, Allie Wainer, just published this article Relevant to all the councils out there working on transportation issues. Enjoy!
At the nexus of grocery access and transportation: Assessing barriers and preferences for alternative approaches to enhancing food access Most households, especially those experiencing food insecurity, choose their preferred food retailers based on prices, rather than proximity. However,…
09/20/2023
Fast-food companies agreed over the weekend to pull a California referendum off next year’s ballot that sought to reverse a landmark worker protection law, forgoing a costly political fight with labor unions over employee pay.
Labor, business reach deal to raise fast-food wages and end California ballot fight Fast-food companies, under a complex peace accord with labor unions, will pull a referendum off the California ballot that sought to reverse AB 257.
09/20/2023
Since 2015, West Virginia prisons have sent more than $57.1 million out of state to pay for food served in its prisons. Privatizing prison food has resulted in poorer food quality and worse health outcomes. A 2022 class-action lawsuit filed against the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) alleged unconstitutional conditions of confinement, including the serving of rotten food and inadequate portions.
The High Costs of Cheap Food: Eating in West Virginia Prisons - West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy Since 2015, West Virginia prisons have sent more than $57.1 million out of state to pay for food served in its prisons. Privatizing prison food has resulted in poorer food quality and worse health outcomes. A 2022 class-action lawsuit filed against the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ...
08/03/2023
Want to know more about councils in Germany?
Ernährungsrat: The democratic potential of Food Policy Councils in Germany | Agricultural and Rural Convention Part 2 in democratising local food policy: we look to Germany and the democratic potential of Food Policy Councils. Part 2 in democratising local food policy: we look to Germany and the democratic potential of Food Policy Councils.
08/01/2023
Check out this new program from the Thumb Food Policy Council in Michigan!
Thumb Food Policy Council Launches Local Food Purchase Agreement To Provide Fresh Produce To Seniors And Families | WGRT After months of planning, the Thumb Food Policy Council is all set to inaugurate their ambitious Local Food Purchase Agreement project. This initiative aims to procure locally grown produce directly…
07/31/2023
This is why food policy councils need to embrace systemic issues.
Food deserts aren't what's causing hunger in the U.S. — It's wages, inequality and inflation The financial pressure from buying food gets higher the less you make.
05/09/2023