Fairfax Food Council (FFC) was established by the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax in 2015 with a vision of an equitable and sustainable food system where food is valued as a basic human right. Its mission is to advocate for an equitable local food system that produces and provides access to nutritious, sustainable, and affordable food for everyone.
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Upcoming
Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax 2022 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
The Annual Meeting will be a business meeting focused on the Partnership’s accomplishments in 2022 as well as what’s ahead for 2023. The business meeting will be followed by an educational program featuring Deeply Rooted: History’s Lesson for Equity in Northern Virginia.
Past
Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax Spring 2022 Meeting
May 12, 2022: This year's theme was Food Equity: Lifting the Community Voice. Community voice is a foundational part of striving towards equity – in our food system and throughout all parts of our community.
The program also included presentation of the Live Healthy Fairfax Awards program, established this year, which recognized three community members who’s commitment to health and wellness initiatives went “above and beyond” in the areas of Behavioral Health, Healthy Eating, and Healthy Environment and Active Living. Congratulations to Healthy Eating/Fairfax Food Council awardee, Cory Suter! Read more about this.
2023 Live Healthy Fairfax Awards
The Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax is now seeking nominations for its 2023 Live Healthy Fairfax Award!
Nominate an individual, business, government or organization that has demonstrated exemplary, supportive leadership and action to improve the health and well-being. Nominations due Dec. 15, 2022.
Care to Share
Support food insecurity initiatives and learn how to start a food waste rescue program at Fairfax schools.
Learn more: Care to Share Toolkit Helps Address Food Insecurity.
