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GOAL 7:

ALL DALLAS’ COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY, LOCAL FOOD

Targets

50%, 75%, 100% OF THE POPULATION HAS ACCESS TO HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE FOOD BY 2030, 2040, AND 2050.*

 

INCREASE BY 20%, 50%, 75% THE ACREAGE OF URBAN GARDENS PRODUCING FOOD BY 2030, 2040, AND 2050.**

 

INCREASE BY 10%, 25%, 50% OR MORE RESTAURANTS, FARM STANDS, OR MARKETS SOURCING FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS BY 2030, 2040, AND 2050.

 Q3 Progress

Reported July 2024

Access to healthy food for vulnerable communities in southern and western Dallas is a significant challenge. It has been documented that over 36 percent of Dallas’ residents live in census tracts that meet the USDA definition for food deserts. Additionally, the food supply chain is heavily dependent upon food suppliers outside of Texas and the United States. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns and more frequent droughts may result in losses to crops and livestock, and could lead to supply chain issues and increased food insecurity. This is also an area with significant community concern. In FY 23-24, 11 actions from this sector, with 17 milestones will be initiated. Implementation of these new milestones will involve collaboration with the following City departments:​

  • Convention & Event Services

  • Economic Development

  • Environmental Quality & Sustainability

  • Procurement Services

 

Note: Actions marked as ongoing span multiple fiscal years, meaning efforts will be carried out continuously and therefore will not be marked complete until the end of this fiscal year.


Year Four Work Plan

COMPLETE: 2 Milestones
FA5: Support nonprofits solving food justice issues in Dallas with grant writing and developing creative financing options.
  • Initiate the Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program that provides community farm assistance to community gardens in historically disadvantaged communities
     
FA14: Adopt a special events ordinance that encourages procurement of locally sourced food, recycling of waste generated, and compost bins at special events.
  • Implement a pilot for responsible waste management at special events
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