Local Government Food Policy Database
Shaping Portland’s Food System f/k/a The Mayor’s Initiative for a Healthy and Sustainable Food System, Portland, Maine
| Jurisdiction Name | Portland |
| State / Province | ME |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 66,649 |
| Population Range | 50,000 to 249,999 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | program |
| GFC Topic | community food connections, community food production, community food security |
| Keywords | buy local, consumption, distribution, food access, food policy council, food production, food system, food waste, healthy food access, local economy, local farm products, local food access, local food system, sustainable local food system, urban agriculture |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Mayor's Office |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Steering Committee |
| Supporting Entity(s) | Portland Food Council, Cumberland County Food Security Council |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Provide continued and increased public engagement in food-related policies and initiatives; Identify and implement positive changes in the community’s food systems and policies; Prioritize and respond to City and community identified needs for food system change and improvement; and Increase access to healthier food for residents. This program ultimately lead to the creation of the Portland Food Council. |
| Additional Resources |
http://growingfoodconnections.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Food-Council-Summary_Portland_2012.pdf https://www.portlandfoodcouncilme.org/ http://www.ccfoodsecurity.org/ |
