Vision: A regional food system rooted in collaborative, community-based decisions that prioritizes equity and supports the health of our people, our natural resources, and our economy.

Many families in the region face barriers to healthy food, rising prices, limited grocery access, and transportation gaps, with the greatest impact falling on low-income communities, Black and Brown residents, seniors, and people with disabilities. GPFAP focuses on long-term solutions including improving access and affordability while strengthening local farms, food businesses, and jobs.

Goals

1. Improve coordination across regional food systems resources

2. Center equity and environmental stewardship in a healthy food system

3. Support a robust regional food economy that benefits all

4. Increase access to nutritious, affordable, local food

5. Build community power through food sovereignty