Activating the local food system in emergency food response

Andy Ollove and Samiha Hamdi

Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2021, vol. 10, issue 2

Abstract: Resilient local food systems are a necessary component to keep our communities healthy, especially during times of emergency. With a history of supporting local farmers and food access in less-resourced communities, Fresh Approach was in a prime position at the time of shelter-in-place orders to pivot our efforts to emergency food relief in this time of uncertainty. By collaborating and mobilizing resources, Fresh Approach was able to strengthen existing connections with small farmers, build new relationships with other food access nonprofits, and support families in need by providing them with farm-fresh, local, and healthy produce. We outline how these partnerships and collective efforts have fortified a resilient and transformative food system in our area.

Keywords: Health Economics and Policy; Resource/Energy Economics and Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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