It all begins with communities.
Food policy councils (FPCs) bring together stakeholders from diverse food-related sectors (i.e. farmers, chefs, grocers, food pantry operators, etc.) to examine how the food system is operating and provide local policymakers with recommendations for improvement. FPCs across Kansas advocate for policies that address food insecurity in their communities, support small food-based businesses, and encourage school and community gardens.
The Kansas Food Action Network provides technical assistance, coaching, peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities to support growth and development of food system leadership in Kansas.
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Harvey County Food and Farm Council
Meetings are typically the first Monday each month, 4:00pm. Presently we meet at the Newton Public Library and have Zoom access as well.
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Johnson County Food Policy Council
3rd Tuesday of each month, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 11875 S. Sunset, Olathe, Kansas, 66213.
Please email renee.bryant@jocogov.org to confirm meeting is in person or virtual. Permission to attend is needed prior to meeting for all non-members.
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Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition
Meetings are typically the first Monday each month, 4:00pm. Presently we meet at the Newton Public Library and have Zoom access as well.
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Western Prairie Food Farm and Community Alliance
The 4th Wednesday of the Month, 1 CT/12 MT, via zoom
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Reno County Food Advisory Council
Alternating between the third Tuesdays and third Fridays of the month (our website has the dates as well as our email list). 8:30-9:30 am, Scuttlebutts in Hutchinson.
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Saline County Food Action Community Team
First Monday of each Month at 3:00, in person, location varies
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Liberal Area Coalition for Families
1st Thursday of the month @9am-Monthly coalition meeting 204 N. Sherman Liberal, Ks to be added to our email list and have a zoom sent to you on a monthly basis please contact lacfsecretary@gmail.com
Kansas Food and Farm Councils
Composed of over 30 local food, farm and policy councils. Representing 73% of Kansans
Resources
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We created the Kansas Good Food Funding Guide specifically to help Kansas food policy councils access funding for all of their great, food system-improving ideas!
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Kansas Food Action Network hosts a statewide call for local food and farm councils or anyone working in their community for a better and more resilient food system.
Join us on the third Thursday of the month 1:00-2:30pm via Zoom.
Questions about our network? Reach out to our Director of Network Engagement.