Local Food Procurement: A Community Perspective - Medicaid Food Security Network

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Building momentum in Cedar Valley

The Cedar Valley team is exploring local food procurement through a small community pilot. Families, educators, and local partners meet to identify barriers and test practical improvements.

During a six-week planning period, participants map existing services, collect feedback, and choose a shared priority. The sample approach emphasizes clear communication, accessible meeting formats, and regular check-ins.

Suggested next steps

Invite families to review the initial plan.
Assign an owner and timeline to each activity.
Compare participation and feedback at the next review.

Community practice

A closer look at Cedar Valley

Use this sample scenario to explore how local partners can turn shared priorities into a manageable plan.

Listen to families and document barriers.
Test one improvement before expanding.

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Sample pilot at a glance

Illustrative numbers for layout testing; these are not research findings.

45 sample participants Fictional test dataset

4 community partners Fictional test dataset

6 weeks of planning Fictional test dataset

Building momentum in Cedar Valley

Suggested next steps

A closer look at Cedar Valley

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