The Florida Food Policy Council (FLFPC) mission is to create a more equitable and sustainable food system through collaboration and policy advocacy for the benefit of all Floridians and the environment. Its vision is to build a culture of health rooted in food justice and equity by connecting the community to their food and improving overall well-being. The council works to address gaps in the food system and advocates for policies that support food access, the environment, and community well-being.
Vision
A Florida where every person and community has the right, resources, and power to access, grow, and enjoy healthy food; where food systems are rooted in justice, sustainability, and shared prosperity for people and the planet.
Mission
The Florida Food Policy Council connects, educates, and mobilizes communities, organizations, and policymakers to advance equitable and sustainable food systems across the state. We do this by:
Values Statement
Our work is guided by values that reflect both our community roots and our statewide reach:
Equity and Justice – We confront structural barriers and center communities most impacted by hunger, poverty, and racism.
Collaboration – We believe food system change requires cross-sector partnerships among farmers, advocates, researchers, and policymakers.
Transparency and Accountability – We lead with honesty, integrity, and shared learning.
Community Power – We uplift grassroots leadership, cultural wisdom, and lived experience as sources of policy innovation.
Sustainability and Resilience – We promote land stewardship, environmental health, and local food economies that sustain future generations.
Quick Facts
• Founded: 2016
• 180+ members statewide
• Led by Executive Director Erica “Erahyah” Hall, M.S. CED, MBA, ARM
• Member of national coalitions advancing Food Justice, Right to Food, and
Climate Resilience
Key Collaborations
• Storm Squad
• Sierra Club
• The Inter-institutional Network for Food, Agriculture and Sustainability (INFAS)
• North American Food Systems Network (NAFSN)
• Green Leadership Trust (GLT)
• Right to Food Network
• National Right to Food Community of Practice
• The Highland Project (THP)
• UF-IFAS National Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)
• FHEED LLC (Food for Health, the Environment, Economy & Democracy
• Urban Farming Institute (UFI)
Urban Health Partnerships (UHP)
• One Community Grocery Co Op (OCGC)
Contact
www.floridafpc.org
erica.h@flfpc.org
St. Petersburg, Florida
Erica “Erahyah” Hall, M.S. CED, MBA, ARM
Executive Director & Board Chair
Florida Food Policy Council
The Florida Food Policy Council has reemerged with a renewed vision—grounded in justice, resilience, and community power. From hurricanes and housing instability to the fight for the Right to Food, our team has spent the past few years listening, rebuilding, and connecting communities across Florida. Through our partnerships—from One Community Grocery Co-op to the Right to Food National Community of Practice—we are cultivating a more equitable, sustainable, and just food future for all.
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Florida Food Policy Council
4604 49th St N, Suite 1079, St Petersburg, FL 33709
Phone: (202) 538-2010
Email: info@flfpc.org