Vision
A healthy community where everyone has access to food produced in ways that protect and strengthen our environment and local economy.
Upcoming Events
Activities
The York County Food Alliance has been created to…
- Involve local individuals, organizations and businesses in building a sustainable local food system that promotes the health of individuals, communities and the natural environment
- Gather and share information about how York County’s food system works
Develop programs that address gaps in the county’s food system - Advocate for and advise on food system and food policy implementation
Formation of the York County Food Alliance was a principal recommendation of the report issued by York County’s Food Availability Task Force (FATF) and a Food Policy Work Group. These two groups worked for a year conducting a food assessment, discussing opportunities for strengthening York County’s food system and reporting out recommendations.
Working Groups
Agricultural Advocacy Workgroup: Supports existing farmers and encourages new farmers who supply our local food system.
Community & School Gardens Workgroup: Promotes the creation of community and school gardens; and supports gardening projects with underserved populations.
Farm to Institution Workgroup: Provides opportunities for networking between farmers, school food service directors, institutional cafeteria managers and restaurant owners in order to promote the “farm to table” concept.
Healthy Food Access Workgroup: Creates collaborative efforts to reduce barriers and improve access to local farm fresh products.