{"id":7,"date":"2021-06-02T21:42:22","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T21:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fairfoodnetwork.org\/fairfoodfund2022report\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:44:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:44:37","slug":"main-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fairfoodnetwork.org\/2024impact\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Impact Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

2024<\/h1>\r\n

Fair Food Network<\/h1>\r\n

IMPACT REPORT<\/h1>\r\n

A letter from our CEO<\/h2>\r\n

Fair Food Network believes food has the power to change the future. The work we do every day as a national nonprofit and investor strengthens the food system by putting food at the heart of local economies. By investing in food and farming in ways that keep resources flowing locally, we can help communities build health, wealth, and the resilience needed to confront the future – and all its uncertainties – with dignity and hope.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Despite the challenges our communities face, we continue to see what’s possible when we come together to create solutions that help everyone win. Food is a powerful tool – not only for immediate impact but also for long-term systems change that keeps communities strong, from the ground up.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Healthy people, thriving economies, and resilient local food and agriculture are the foundation of our impact and vision for the future.<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Over the past year, we have made significant strides in advancing these priorities, reaching families, farmers, and food businesses from coast to coast. We continue expanding our Double Up Food Bucks program, bringing healthy food to more people in more places in our home state of Michigan. To promote community-owned grocery stores, we’ve paired impact investing and innovative retail models to bring fresh food options where they are needed most – all while supporting local growers. At the national level, we advocated for and provided technical assistance to programs across the US that are helping to increase food security while driving local economic growth.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

These are just some of the investments that Fair Food Network made in our food system in 2024, creating real opportunities for communities to connect and thrive – whether in rural America, suburban neighborhoods, or urban centers.\u202fWe invite you to read on and explore the impact of our work and the positive ripple effects reaching communities across the country.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we are proving that food is a force for good.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Warm regards,<\/p>\r\n

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Kate Krauss<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Furthering Our Impact: Healthy People, Thriving Economies, Resilient Communities<\/h2>\r\n

Real change is happening where food, health, and local economies intersect – and we’re proud to be part of it. This year’s report shares stories about our work on the ground, alongside farmers, food businesses, and community leaders driving progress. Together, we’re expanding healthy food access and building resilient food systems. When those who grow, sell, and share our food thrive, we all thrive.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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