About the Howard County Food Council
The Howard County Food Council is led by the Howard County Health Department and the University of Maryland, Extension - Howard County. It was established in 2025 to address upstream root causes of food and nutrition insecurity in Howard County through policy solutions and to coordinate existing resources and providers to improve efficiency and ensure access.
MISSION
The Council works to promote food security in Howard County by bringing together multi-sector partners to advance equitable and sustainable systems-level solutions.
VISION
A County where all neighbors have reliable access to education, healthy and nutritious food that honors their cultural traditions while empowering individuals with choice and autonomy for generations to come.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Advocacy: Working towards advancing policies that positively impact systems change.
Collaboration: Foster partnerships across various sectors of the food system to advance and support impactful and sustainable solutions.
Equity: Ensure solutions are tailored to neighbors facing barriers to accessing healthy foods.
Inclusive: Uplift the perspectives of those experiencing food insecurity while incorporating diverse partners to ensure equitable and representative participation in the Food Council.
Innovation: Learn, adapt, and implement creative solutions to address food access..
Integrity: Engage with honesty, transparency, and accountability to guide advocacy and commitment to action.
STRATEGIC ROAD MAP
Howard County Food Council Road Map
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