Cook County Food Access Council Meeting

Cook County Community Center
317 W 5th St,
Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604

• Community

The Cook County Food Access Council invites residents, local and regional leaders, and food system partners to join us for a meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at the Cook County Community Center. This gathering is open to anyone passionate about strengthening food access in our region, including individuals, nonprofits, food banks, farmers, processors, retailers, churches, schools, healthcare providers, public transportation representatives, and those directly affected by food insecurity.

Meeting Highlights:

• Identifying Emerging Issues: Exploring current challenges and opportunities in food access across Cook County
• Finalizing Our Mission & Vision: Collaboratively shaping the Council’s guiding principles
• Structuring Future Meetings: Establishing a framework for effective and inclusive participation
• Reviewing the Local Asset Map: Identifying existing resources and potential areas for collaboration
• Preliminary Strategic Planning: Outlining priorities and action steps to drive meaningful change