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Foothills Community Food Partnership
In 2013, Foothills Food Bank gathered together a group of like-minded people to form the Foothills Community Food Partnership (FCFP). This consortium of community members and representatives from local organizations share a vision of creating a healthy, integrated food access system for the entire Foothills region.
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In addition to Foothills Food Bank, members include representatives from the Opportunity Council, Washington State University's Whatcom County Extension, Whatcom County Health Department, Evergreen Land Trust Association, and the Northwest Agricultural Business Center.
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Our collaborative efforts to improve food access and community resilience are built by incorporating community input, hosting community events, collaborating with like-minded partners, and supporting mutually beneficial programs.
East Whatcom Food Landscape Assessment
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The FCFP conducts periodic assessments of the food landscape in the foothills region to inform community discussions on food access. See below for our 2024 assessment!​
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Food Summits
In 2014, the FCFP hosted the inaugural Foothills Food Summit, at which community members, partner organizations, and elected officials gathered to engage in a joint conversation about food access and the food landscape in the Foothills region. A second Summit was held in 2019, and a third was held in 2024.
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Food Access Plans
Informed by the Food Landscape Assessment and the Food Summit, these community-generated strategic planning documents outline goals, objectives, and tasks to foster a healthier, more integrated food access system across the region.