Houston Food System Collaborative

The Houston Food System Collaborative (HFSC), in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, is a group of dedicated individuals and organizations committed to facilitating the growth of a sustainable local food system that is accessible to all through education, innovation, and collaboration. The HFSC monthly meetings highlight best practices and stimulate discussion around the health of the Houston food economy. The group strives to include representatives from all components of the food system: production, waste management, processing, consumption, and distribution. Goals of the group include: • Increasing community understanding that their local food choices support thriving businesses, healthy communities, and vibrant working landscapes. • Reduction of food loss and food waste. • Access to healthy, affordable, and culturally diverse food for everyone. • Increased profitability for local farm, fisheries, and food businesses. • Creating and implementing policy, regulations, and infrastructure that support long-term local and regional food production, distribution, and marketing. • Conservation and enhancement of ecosystems and resources that sustain a robust food system. Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. HFSC meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via WebEx. General meetings for 2021 will be held February 10th, May 12th, August 11th, and November 10th. For more information contact: HFSC@houstonfoodbank.org