Local Government Food Policy Database

Cleveland Food Charter, Resolution No. 1563-08

Jurisdiction Name Cleveland
State / Province OH
Country United States
Type of Government Municipality
Population 396,816
Population Range 250,000 to 999,999
Year 2008
Policy Links Download PDF
Policy Type resolution
GFC Topic community food connections
Keywords culturally appropriate, economic development, food charter, food security, local food system, nutrition
Adopting Government Department(s) City Council
Lead Implementing Entity(s) Cleveland Planning Commission
Supporting Entity(s)

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition

Funding Amount n/a
Funding Sources n/a
Policy Outcome(s)

Recognized the Cleveland Food Charter, committing the city to increasing food access for all citizens.

Additional Resources http://www.neofoodweb.org/sites/default/files/resources/urban%20food%20ordinances.pdf