JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville city leaders have launched an initiative to transform the city’s food landscape, bringing together farmers, nonprofits, and community leaders to address systemic food challenges across the region.
The “State of the Food” plan, announced Tuesday, marks the start of a comprehensive citywide assessment of Jacksonville’s food system, aiming to bridge gaps in food access and strengthen local agricultural infrastructure.
“We don’t really have a food issue, we have a system issue,” Mayor Donna Deegan said during the launch event. “Just as we plan for roads and housing, we have to plan for food.”…