How can local food contribute to a more vibrant and resilient urban environment?

Enter your zip code for your nearest food bank. Enter your state to see all food banks serving your state. Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Grant. Contact this program. Division of Food Distribution. Farm to School. National School Lunch Programs. The goal of this article is to test eight common beliefs on local food systems – from a consumer, farmer, community and environmental perspective – against ... Jul 16, 2010 ... Local foods are often sold directly to consumers through farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture. Hawaiʻi's Aloha+ Challenge local food goal was informed by stakeholder and community input to the Hawaiʻi 2050 Sustainability Plan, which identified doubling ... Committed to building a thriving local food system -- where the environment flourishes, businesses succeed, and everyone has access to diverse and culturally ... The definition of “local” is defined by each School Food Authority (SFA). There is no federal definition. The SFA's definition of local may change seasonally, ... Eating locally means minimizing the distance between production and consumption, especially in relation to the modern mainstream food system. This website provides a gateway for you to explore work going on throughout the US on food systems, and it continues to grow. Sep 27, 2017 ... This guide explores the concept of local food systems and provides resources to help farmers, consumers and communities develop food systems.