Food System Development
Connecting Communities Through Food
A stronger food system doesn’t happen by accident.
It grows through partnerships that connect local farmers, schools, businesses, and community organizations by making fresh food more accessible while strengthening West Virginia communities.
Strong Communities Start with Strong Food Systems
Fresh, nutritious food doesn’t appear on a plate by accident. It depends on farmers who grow it, organizations that distribute it, schools that serve it, and community partners who believe everyone deserves access to healthy meals.
Project Healthy Kids helps connect those pieces—creating partnerships that strengthen local agriculture, expand access to fresh food, and support healthier communities across West Virginia.
How We Create Change
WV Food Systems Expansion Project
Working alongside the West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition and statewide partners, this initiative expands access to fresh, locally sourced food while supporting regional agriculture.
Key Outcomes:
- Expanding regional food partnerships
- More than 1 million fresh meals annually
- Supporting local agriculture across 16 counties
Summer Feeding
Every child deserves access to healthy meals—even when school is out.
Project Healthy Kids partners with local organizations to help ensure children continue receiving nutritious meals throughout the summer months.
Key Focus:
- Summer meal access
- Community partnerships
- Fresh, nutritious food
Technical Assistance
Communities know their needs best.
We provide guidance and support to schools, nonprofits, and organizations working to strengthen their local food systems and expand healthy food access.
Key Focus:
- Strategic planning
- Food system support
- Community collaboration
Why It Matters
A stronger food system benefits everyone.
When local food stays local, children have greater access to nutritious meals, farmers gain new opportunities, schools can serve fresher ingredients, and communities become more resilient.
That’s how lasting impact begins—not through one program, but through partnerships that make healthy food more accessible every day.
Let’s Grow What’s Possible.
Creating a stronger food system takes collaboration.
Whether you’re a farmer, educator, nonprofit, business, or community leader, we’d love to explore what’s possible together.