HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS PLAN

WASHOE COUNTY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL

HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS PLAN IS

• Comprehensive
• Benchmarked
• Connected to local concerns
• Supported by key CIty staff
• Reflective of 2014 PC goal

FOOD CHALLENGES ARE CONNECTED!

• Most chronic disease is preventable
• 1/4 children are food insecure
• Healthy food sector development is growing
• Citizens want access to healthy, safe, reliable food
• 40% of food is wasted nationwide

A HEALTHY POPULATION

STRATEGIES

• Promote healthy food access at school, work
• Plan development that supports health
• Increase demand for locally grown produce
• Fund healthy meals for vulnerable citizens
• Promote healthy food access for car-free citizens

FOOD SECURITY

STRATEGIES

• Quantify food assets
• Support healthy food sector development
• Include food gardens in development plans
• Preserve existing and promote new ag land
• Promote food security for vulnerable citizens

USE FOOD RELATED RESOURCES WISELY

STRATEGIES

• Reduce solid food related waste production
• Promote gleaning of edible landscape
• Prioritize water use for food production
• Promote recycling and composting
• Educate public about food waste reduction

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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