Benalla Local Food Network
A Local Food Network is a group where local food growers, retailers, organisations and community members come together to supply the town with healthy food.
A Benalla Food Security Network has been running since 2012. It was started to coordinate ways to improve access to healthy foods in Benalla. Due to declining attendance, a review was undertaken in 2017. The group will now continue as an “Action Group” as part of the Benalla Sustainable Future Group!
It is envisioned that the Benalla Local Food network will:
The following diagram provides a starting point for development of the group:
It is envisioned that the Benalla Local Food network will:
- Support community led local food activities e.g. sourcing grants, linking to other organisations
- Promote “Farm to Plate”, linking local producers to community and retail e.g. promote Benalla Food Coop, Open Food Network maps
- Advocate for local food (local government, state government, policies etc.)
The following diagram provides a starting point for development of the group:
For more information on the work that the Benalla Food Security Network has completed (2012-2017) please visit http://www.benallahealth.org.au/CommunityHealth/HealthPromotion-479/BenallaFoodSecurityNetwork-481/
If you are interested in being a involved in this group or wish to make any suggestions, contact Kathryn McQualter at Benalla Community Health Centre 0357614500.
Kathryn McQualter
Convenor, Food Security Action Group
Dietician, Ray Sweeney Community Health Centre, Benalla
If you are interested in being a involved in this group or wish to make any suggestions, contact Kathryn McQualter at Benalla Community Health Centre 0357614500.
Kathryn McQualter
Convenor, Food Security Action Group
Dietician, Ray Sweeney Community Health Centre, Benalla