Get involved

We encourage residents to get involved in our work.

• Attend our meetings
• Read our plans
• Sign up to receive our newsletter

Learn about the food council

• See a list of our members
• Get our meeting schedule
• Look at meeting agendas and minutes
• Read our establishing resolution

Vision

The Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council envisions a vibrant local food system that:

• Enhances the health of all residents
• Protects the earth
• Increases economic vitality
• Expands social connectedness
• Improves food security

Mission

Support all Minneapolis residents by working to:

• Increase access to quality food
• Address hunger and food insecurity
• Connect sectors of the food system
• Influence policy and decision-making
• Ensure an environmentally sustainable and socially just food system

Approach

• Foster City-community partnerships
• Convene and engage diverse stakeholders 
• Provide ongoing guidance to the City on local food issues
• Serve as a platform for collaborative and coordinated action