Merritt publishes food security report

The City of Merritt has published a food security assessment report as part of the Official Community Plan (OCP) update.

“Over the past year, staff and the OCP consultant engaged with residents, stakeholders, and Council to develop a report which outlines the status of food security in Merritt and provide recommendations on actions that can be taken to ensure Merritt is a more food secure community,” said Planning Manager Don McArthur.

The report outlines five objectives to increase household and community food security in Merritt:

1. Integrate food security into municipal social planning frameworks and activities
2. Grow the local food and agriculture economy in Merritt
3. Address food security in land use planning
4. Shift municipal purchasing and operations to incorporate local food
5. Advocate for a Food Secure Merritt

The full report can be read here – https://www.merritt.ca/ocp/