City launches ‘Jacksonville Food Plan’ to increase access to healthy, affordable food

Jacksonville will launch its first food plan Monday, introducing a framework to improve access to healthy, affordable and nutritious food across the city.The plan is intended to help coordinate community efforts, identify opportunities for action and strengthen connections across the local food system, the city said.The launch will bring together city and community leaders, local organizations and food system partners to discuss food access, support for local food producers and long-term solutions to food insecurity.Mayor Donna Deegan and representatives from Feeding Northeast Florida, Blue Zones and UF/IFAS Extension are expected to participate. The event begins at 10 a.m. at Feeding Northeast Florida, 5245 Old Kings Road.