Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council to host food policy forum for city council candidates

Posted on — Gina Smith

PRESS RELEASE from Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council:

Asheville, NC –​ T​he Asheville­Buncombe Food Policy Council will host a public and non­partisan forum on Monday, October 12 at 6:30 pm.

City Council Candidates will be invited to share their vision for how Asheville can build on existing initiatives and/or create even more innovative solutions to address food insecurity and hunger issues in order to promote good food access for all and build a resilient, thriving local food system and economy.

Each candidate will answer 3 moderated questions on local food systems so listeners can make better informed voter decisions. Candidate’s responses will also be posted on the ABFPC’s website.

Light refreshments provided.

WHO:​ Open to the public
WHERE:​ Lenoir-Rhyne Center for Graduate Studies, 36 Montford Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801 WHEN:​M​onday, October 12 at 6:30­8pm
HOW MUCH: ​This event is free

The A​sheville Buncombe Food Policy Council​i​s a county-level organization founded in 2011. It is currently a growing network in Buncombe County with members representing county agencies, non -profits, entrepreneurs, and concerned citizens. Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council supports vibrant farms, healthy people, strong communities, thriving local economies and resilient ecosystems in Buncombe County.

Learn more about the ABFPC at: w​ww.abfoodpolicy.org.​

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