"Toronto has long been at the forefront of public
health initiatives and food security research. Toronto was one of the originators
of, and among the first world cities to sign onto, the United Nations'
Healthy Cities movement. In 1991, in the absence of federal and provincial
leadership on food security, the City created the Toronto Food Policy Council
(TFPC).
Our Mission:
The Toronto Food Policy Council partners with business and community groups
to develop policies and programs promoting food security. Our aim is a
food system that fosters equitable food access, nutrition, community development
and environmental health.
How We Work:
The TFPC operates as a sub-committee of the Toronto Board of Health. Our
members include City Councillors, and volunteer representatives from consumer,
business, farm, labour, multicultural, anti-hunger advocacy, faith, and
community development groups. As one of the few urban-rural policy development
bodies in Canada, we try to bridge the gap between producers and consumers. "
