Building a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable District food system

The DC Food Policy Council

The DC Food Policy Council (FPC) is a coalition of food leaders and government representatives appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser to drive policy towards a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable food system in the District. We’re actively working towards our established 2025 priorities, while responding to rapidly changing circumstances for District residents. Learn more about resources during the 2025 federal shutdown here.

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2026 Priorities

February 24, 2026

The Food Policy Council voted on our 2026 priorities. In 2026, rather than setting priorities for individual working groups, we’ve set priorities across the Food Policy Council in two categories — food system priorities and transparency and data sharing priorities.

ACTION ALERT! Food Policy Council Procurement Amendment Act of 2025: Community Advocacy Guide

January 20, 2026

Community Advocacy Guide:   B26-0444 – Food Policy Council Procurement Amendment Act of 2025  Public Hearing: March 2026 (Exact Date TBD) The DC Food Policy Council (FPC) is a coalition of local food leaders and government representatives appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser to promote a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable food system in the District. The FPC creates Community … More ACTION ALERT! Food Policy Council Procurement Amendment Act of 2025: Community Advocacy Guide

Testify at FY25 Oversight and FY27 Budget Hearings

January 16, 2026

Last updated February 27, 2025 The DC Council is beginning the oversight and budget process to make decisions about how DC spends its money – from food assistance and school meals to grants for food businesses. Mayor Muriel Bowser is scheduled to deliver her proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2027 to the DC Council … More Testify at FY25 Oversight and FY27 Budget Hearings