FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL
The development of a Council is one aspect of Grown Lane County with the purpose of bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve regional food security. The Leadership Team has collectively worked with multiple organizations and agencies involved in the community food system, and as a first step in this process, will host meetings to present the project purpose, objectives and projected outcomes.
Develop a Steering Committee to help establish the Council structure (complete)
Collaborate with our RARE member to perform an Assessment through interviews, focus groups and research (Winter 24/25)
Establish focused sub-committees with support from the Steering Committee 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:
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Bringing 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
Next Meeting
March 12, 8:30-10:30AM
Meetings
Nov 06, 2024 - Meeting 2
Agenda | Minutes | Collective Impact Slides | Assessment Slides
Mapleton School District presentation link
Food Systems & Education
Mar 06, 2025 - Meeting 5
Agenda | Minutes | LTD Rural Pilot Program Presentation
Apr 09, 2025 - Meeting 6
Agenda | Minutes | Lane County Bounty Presentation
FOOD for Lane County presentation links
Food Distribution Performance Map,
Monthly Partner Data and Partner Agency Grants
Council Meeting Stipends
Compensating community members ensures that the voices of those most affected by food production and food insecurity are heard and inform important conversations about improving access.
Eligibility - individuals participating in any of the following for the time period 2024-2028
Council meetings
Council-designated Committees
Projects in partnership with FOOD for Lane County and the UW SWCD
To apply, click on the link below
Travel Request Form
for travel more than 20 miles roundtrip to meeting destination.
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
Jan 2025 — Progress update to Lane Food Security Council
Mar 2025 — Initial presentation of findings, solicit feedback
April 2025 — Report finalized and published on Grow Lane County website