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Building a Stronger Community Through Local Food.
At McDowell Local Food Advisory Council, we are working to create an equitable, thriving local food system—one where fresh, local food is accessible to all, farmers are supported, and our community grows stronger together.
The Mission
Enhance and promote community health by advocating for an equitable and economically viable local food system to strengthen community by working to:
Ensure local food is affordable and accessible to low income community members.
Increase the supply and consumer demand of local food in McDowell County.
Engage youth in the production, marketing & selling of local foods.
Engage local government, institutional, and grassroots leaders to support LFAC and growth of McDowell County's local food economy.
Be a Part of McDowell’s Local Food Movement
Shop the Foothills Food Hub store to support local farmers and makers, strengthen our economy, and invest in a more connected, resilient community.
Join community meetings to help shape the future of local food in McDowell County.
Volunteer at one of our various programs to support food access and local farmers.
Donate to expand our programs and strengthen our local food economy.
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