Local food supports nutritious diets, stimulates regional economies, sustains healthy environments and creates strong social connections. This means that increasing local production, processing, and access can alleviate hunger through a variety of strategies while building a resilient and equitable food system.

The Cumberland County Food Security Council is supporting local food access through a variety of different strategies, including: 

• Cumberland County Gleaning Initiative
• Closing the Hunger Gap with Local Food
• Growing Food Connections
• Feeding the 5000