The Live Healthy Lincoln County Coalition is a member of the North Central Kansas Food Council promoting an approach to enhance quality of life for all residents in a 12-county region through sustainable access to regionally produced food options, economic opportunity, and educational resources.
More information is available at: http://www.ncrpc.org/nckfoodcouncil/
Follow the NCKFC on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/North-Central-Kansas-Food-Council-224100941413570/
Objectives of the NCKFC:
- Increase access to affordable, nutritious and safe food;
- Enhance economic development and strengthen local food systems;
- Bring stakeholders together and provide mechanisms for seeking advice and expertise;
- Effect improvement in the health and well-being of all residents;
- Encourage means for small business expansion and or development;
- Partner with existing programs in North Central Kansas and state food policy organizations;
- Facilitate educational opportunities;
- Establish an online presence to educate and connect stakeholders;
- Assess and prioritize the needs of the local food system.
History of the NCKFC:
- 2014 – 2015: North Salina Community Development Local Food Promotion Planning Project
- 2015: Live Well Saline County Interaction with NCRPC Executive Board and Executive Staff
- 2016: NCRPC Development Team Interest and Exploration
- January 2017: NCRPC Executive Board signs Resolution in support of the NCKFC
- February 2017: First NCKFC Meeting at NCRPC
- April 2017: Funding awarded from Live Well Saline County
- May 2017: By-Laws Adopted
- August/September 2017: Application to KAW/AHA for Food Assessment Phase 1 submitted and awarded ($20,000)
- September 2017: Ellen Barber, Vice Chairman and Jennifer Simmelink, Secretary elected
- October 2017: Brenda Gutierrez, Chairman elected; Food Assessment Project Kick-Off Meeting with Kolia Souza and Leon Atwell from ARPI
