The Atlanta Local Food Initiative

Description

ALFI works to create a more sustainable food system for the Atlanta Metropolitan area through:

Networking: making regular connections among diverse stakeholders;

Planning: the creation of A Plan for Atlanta’s Sustainable Food Future;

Policy development: working collaboratively with public officials to create supply, increase consumption and improve access to healthy, local and sustainably produced foods.

Since its founding in 2005, ALFI’s accomplishments include:

• Coalition Building - Formed a robust and active steering committee comprised of representatives from 40 agencies and organizations committed to local and sustainable food.
• Strategic Planning - Created A Plan for Atlanta’s Sustainable Food Future, the city’s first visioning plan that addresses local and sustainable food systems. The plan has been endorsed by 90+ community organizations and representatives.
• Food Assessment - Worked with DeKalb County Board of Health to carry out an assessment of availability and cost of healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables in two neighborhoods.
  
• Food Security - Partnered with The Georgia Citizens Coalition on Hunger to support their on-site garden development, rainwater capture and food access through their existing farmers’ market program.