Madison Food Policy Council Requests Funding for Better Food Access

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Solutions are in the works for areas in Madison, WI that lack access to fresh, healthy foods. The Madison Food Policy Council has requested a grant of $100,000 from city council to help bring healthy foods back into underserved areas.

According to an NBC15 news report, Chris Brockel, Director of Fairshare CSA Coalition and a member of the Food Policy Council, said they hope to use the grant to add nutritious foods to existing stores (like convenience stores or gas stations), help attract a new store to the area, or provide coolers and shelving so stores can carry more healthy items.

The grant request has been added to the City of Madison’s 2015 budget request, which awaits approval by City Council, Brockel said. Once that happens, the Food Policy Council will decide exactly how to allocate the funds.

Watch the news video here.