Vision and mission
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, and improves food security.
Mission
To continue to advance Homegrown Minneapolis, the Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council works to support all Minneapolis residents and increase access to quality food, address hunger and food insecurity, connect sectors of the food system, influence policy and decision making, and ensure an environmentally sustainable and socially just food system. To accomplish this, the Food Council:
- fosters City-community partnerships
- convenes and engages diverse stakeholders to identify and propose innovative solutions to improve the local food system
- provides ongoing guidance to the City on local food issues
- serves as a platform for collaborative and coordinated action
Visit the Food Council page in the Board and Commissions directory
View the 2022 Food Council roster.
Bylaws
- Homegrown Minneapolis Bylaws
- Reglamentos del Consejo de Alimentos Cultivados en Minneapolis (Spanish)
Our work
- Contribute to the planning, outreach, and implementation for the Minneapolis Food Action Plan
- Contribute to working groups and task forces that address current food system issues
- Led by Co-Chairs and Executive Committee
Working groups and task forces
Each year the Food Council typically identifies several working groups and task forces to address food system priorities, informed by previous work and community input as well as emerging opportunities and concerns.
Food Council meetings often include time for working groups to meet on a rotating basis. The Food Council is currently focused on completing the Food Action Plan.
The community is welcome and encouraged to attend monthly Food Council meetings and participate in working group activities.
Policy on requests for letters of support for grant proposals
The Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council policy is to direct requests for letters of support for grant proposals to specific Food Council members and/or City departments.
Schedule and agendas
Food council meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month starting at 5:30 p.m.