Reclaim Food Systems

Objectives

Choose whole, minimally processed foods when possible. Support local farmers, co-ops, and food justice initiatives.

Grow your own food or join a community garden. Learn about the origins and impacts of your food.

Advocate for sustainable and equitable food policies.

Plan meals, store food properly, and compost to reduce food waste and environmental impact.

Shop at farmers’ markets, join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), or use apps like LocalHarvest to find local farms and co-ops.

Back groups like Black Urban Growers, La Via Campesina, or your local food justice network that fight for equitable access to healthy food.

Start small with windowsill herbs, a balcony planter, or join a community garden via American Community Gardening Association directories.

Watch documentaries like Kiss the Ground or use resources from the FoodPrint project to understand the impact of industrial agriculture.

Support legislation like the Farm Bill reform in the U.S. or local initiatives for regenerative agriculture and urban farming.

Use apps like Too Good To Go or Olio to save surplus food, and start composting with guides from ShareWaste.

Build community resilience by hosting potlucks, food swaps, or joining a Buy Nothing group to redistribute surplus.

Choose products with credible certifications like Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, or Regenerative Organic when local isn’t an option.