Local Matters’ mission is to create healthier communities through food access, education, advocacy, and food rescue.
Through community-focused partnerships and outreach efforts, we foster meaningful connections between people and food.
Since our founding in 2008, we’ve reached over 180,000 people with our services.
Education
We provide hands-on and inclusive programming where people of all ages and stages can learn about where foods come from and how to prepare them.
Access
We connect people to fresh, nutritious, and affordable foods.
Advocacy
We advocate for food-focused policies to address key food system issues.
Rescue
We divert food waste from landfills to be redistributed to local agencies and communities.
At Local Matters, we believe food is a human right.
Food brings people together, and we all play a role in creating a more equitable food system.
Our 2023 Impact
