Well Fed Essex County Collaborative
Helping Essex County Residents Access Healthy Food
The Well Fed Essex County Collaborative is a dedicated group working across our community to fight food insecurity. Our goal is simple: to make sure all Essex County residents have access to healthy, nutritious food.
How We Work
We believe in teamwork! Our success comes from a strong partnership involving many different organizations, including local government and healthcare providers.
Our efforts focus on two main areas:
- Distribution: Getting healthy food, like fresh produce and whole grains, to people who need it.
- Consumption: Encouraging and making it easier for people to eat healthy foods.
Tackling Barriers
We know that getting healthy food can be tough for some of our neighbors, especially due to:
- Transportation challenges in our large, rural county.
- The cost of healthy food.
Mission:
The Well Fed Essex County Collaborative increases access to healthy food for all Essex County residents through mutually reinforcing partnerships.
Vision:
Our vision is an Essex County where everyone has affordable, healthy food.
What Does Food Insecurity Look Like in Essex County?
The Well Fed Essex County Collaborative was formed around the belief that overall goals would be best be achieved through collective engagement.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County
Cornell Cooperative educators connect people with the information they need on topics such as nutrition and health; youth and families; finances; energy efficiency; and sustainable natural resources.
ADK Action
AdkAction creates innovative projects that address unmet needs, promote vibrant communities, and preserve the character of the Adirondacks.
Essex County Health Department
It is the mission of Essex County Health Department to prevent disease, promote health, and protect life by contributing to conditions within our communities such that people can be healthy.
