Purpose of the Pennsylvania Food Policy Council

The Pennsylvania Food Policy Council is established to: (1) Evaluate issues facing Pennsylvania’s food system including, but not limited to, developing and implementing strategies to improve food security and nutrition, and reduce food waste. (2) Facilitate coordination of interagency efforts designated to reduce hunger and improve nutrition for residents of this Commonwealth over their entire lifespan. (3) Facilitate the organization of private and public sector efforts to improve the Commonwealth’s response to challenges in the food system and support food sovereignty.