Churches, synagogues and other faith-based organizations are embracing local foods, healthy eating and sustainable agriculture in many innovative ways including serving as community-supported agriculture (CSA) drop sites, teaching cooking classes, hosting farmers markets, growing fresh produce for food shelves and featuring local farmers at community events.

Faith communities can be important supporters of healthy eating as they often have a strong presence in their neighborhoods, excel at community outreach and are committed to the well-being of community members. IATP's Local Foods program is working to identify and expand opportunities for faith communities to support local foods, sustainable agriculture and healthy eating. You can learn more at:

• Faith and Food: Action Strategies for Healthy Eating: a new report from IATP that highlights innovative efforts taking place around the country, including case studies and resources for faith communities interested in starting their own healthy eating projects.
• Faith Communities and Healthy Eating: Issues and Opportunities for Moving Forward in Minnesota: This IATP report explores current trends and the future potential for faith communities to be change agents in supporting healthy eating in Minnesota and beyond.

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Faith Communities and Healthy Eating: Issues and Opportunities for Moving Forward in Minnesota: This report explores the potential for faith communities to be change agents in supporting healthy eating in Minnesota communities.
May 2009 | Local Foods program | PDF

Faith and Food: Action Strategies for Healthy Eating: Faith organizations throughout the United States are building community—and healthier lives—by making healthy foods available to their members and others.
May 2009 | David Rosmann and Heather Schoonover | PDF