FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL
The development of a Food Security Council is one aspect of the Grown Lane County project. The purpose is to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve regional food security, much like a Food Policy Council, developed by Mark Winne.
We are actively developing the structure of the Coalition with a Steering Committee, Working Groups and the Coalition at-large to collectively worked with multiple organizations and agencies involved in the community food system.
Establish a Leadership Team to develop the structure (nearing completion, May 2025)
Collaborate with our RARE member to perform an Assessment through interviews, focus groups and research (Complete in May 2025)
Establish focused working group with the support of the Leadership Team and the outcomes of the Assessment (Spring 25)
We recognize that many individuals may want to participate, and we want them to as well. We also acknowledge that establishing a Council will need structure in order to ensure that we are respecting people’s time and energy. To accomplish this, we will:
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETINGS
To bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve regional food security
Purpose
Farmers & Ranchers
Government
Education
Stakeholders
Food Businesses
Food Distribution
People with Lived Experience
Hunger Relief / Anti-Hunger
Health & Healthcare
Meetings
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month until structure is established.
Meetings
FOOD for Lane County
Food Distribution Performance Map and Monthly Partner Data and
Partner Agency Grants
Mapleton School District presentation
Food Systems & Education
Lane County Transit District
Rural Pilot Program Presentation
Lane County Bounty
Presentation
FOOD NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The purpose is to refine the purpose, scope, and structure of the Lane Food Security Council. Grant Simonton, AmeriCorps RARE member, will conduct the assessment.
Nov 2024 - Feb 2025 — Conduct interviews and focus groups, review reports and publish e-survey (COMPELTE)
Jan 2025 — Progress update to Lane Food Security Council (COMPLETE)
Mar 2025 — Initial presentation of findings, solicit feedback
April 2025 — Report finalized and published on Grow Lane County website