Oconee Food Council
Working to empower Oconee communities to influence their local food system.
About the Council
Our mission
We are working to converge a diverse representation of Oconee residents and stakeholder groups to develop policies, systems, and environmental changes that enhance our local food system.
How?
- Improve the economic, environmental, social, and nutritional health of the people in our county.
- Ensure equitable access to nourishing and culturally appropriate food.
- Promote the rights of residents to define their own food and agricultural systems.
What is a food council?
A food council is a coalition of diverse community stakeholders who work to address local food system issues. These initiatives can be achieved through research (such as community food assessments), aligning the efforts of existing organizations, making infrastructure improvements, and identifying new ways to support and engage priority populations in a given area.
Our vision
The vision of the Oconee Food Council is a resilient and equitable food system for our communities that collectively make Oconee County South Carolina the magnificent place it is!