In November 2014, rooted in the belief that all residents of Columbus and Franklin County should have access to nutritious and affordable food, Columbus City Council and the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, led by Councilmember Priscilla Tyson and Commissioner John O’Grady, partnered to launch the Columbus & Franklin County Local Food Action Plan. Nonprofit Local Matters was an important part of the leadership team.
The Columbus & Franklin County Local Food Action Plan provides a framework of common goals and actions that serve to unify residents, schools, community organizations, businesses and local government in supporting a healthy, strong and resilient local food system. The plan’s goals and actions represent those with the greatest potential for a positive impact on the food related issues facing our community. The plan seeks to address the consequences of significant social issues such as poverty, underemployment and unemployment that lead to inequalities in access to food
Review the Local Food Action Plan(PDF, 36MB)
Franklin County Department of Economic Development & Planning works in collaboration with Columbus Public Health