Office of Community Food Systems

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Office of Community Food Systems
Type:	Government
Parent organization:	Food and Nutrition Service
Top organization:	Department of Agriculture
Employees:
Executive:	Dr. Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (oversees OCFS)
Budget:	Not publicly specified (funding allocated through FNS)
Address:	1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Website:	https://www.fns.usda.gov/office-community-food-systems
Creation Legislation:
Wikipedia:	Office of Community Food Systems

Office of Community Food Systems

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Mission
The Office of Community Food Systems works to improve access to nutritious, culturally appropriate foods while fostering community-based food systems. It aims to support local food initiatives that enhance food security and community health.

Services
Community Food Systems Support; Farm to School; Nutrition Education

Regulations

Office of Community Food Systems (OCFS) is an office within the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service focused on enhancing community food systems. It supports initiatives like farm to school, urban agriculture, and local food access programs to combat hunger and improve nutritional health.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Office of Community Food Systems is to develop and strengthen community-based food systems that provide equitable access to nutritious and culturally relevant foods. OCFS engages in policy development, provides technical assistance, and supports programs that promote food security and local food economies.

Parent organization

The Office of Community Food Systems is housed within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). FNS oversees various nutrition assistance programs, and OCFS aligns with FNS's goals by focusing on community-level food initiatives.

Legislation

There is no specific legislation noted for the creation of OCFS, as it operates under the broader legislative authority of FNS, which includes acts like the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act.

Partners

Local and state governments
Non-profit organizations focused on food security
Educational institutions participating in farm to school programs

Number of employees

The number of employees specifically for OCFS is not publicly detailed as they are part of the broader FNS team.

Organization structure

OCFS operates within FNS, with specific roles related to:

Community Programs Division, which supports local food systems projects.
Policy and Program Development, focusing on integrating community food systems into broader USDA policies.

List of programs

Farm to School Program
Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants

Last total enacted budget

The budget for OCFS is not separately itemized but is part of the broader FNS budget, which was $170.5 billion for nutrition programs in a specified year.

Leader

The Office is overseen by Dr. Stacy Dean, who serves as the Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.

Services provided

OCFS provides services like grants and technical assistance for community food projects, supports farm to school initiatives by linking schools with local food producers, and offers resources for urban agriculture. These services aim to improve food access, support local economies, and educate about nutrition.

Regulations overseen

OCFS does not directly oversee regulations but works within the framework of FNS regulations concerning food and nutrition programs.

Headquarters address

1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Website

https://www.fns.usda.gov/office-community-food-systems

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of Community Food Systems.

References