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Phoenix Food Action Plan
2030 Phoenix Food Action Plan
The City of Phoenix Office of Environmental Programs (OEP) is developing the 2030 Phoenix Food Action Plan, which will define the next phase of the City’s food systems work. This plan will guide our efforts over the next five years as we work toward achieving the goal of healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food for all. The planning process began in March 2025 and involved working with Phoenix residents, nonprofits, farmers, and local businesses to co-develop strategies to help people grow, access, and enjoy healthy food.
We are now seeking public comment on the draft 2030 Phoenix Food Action Plan, which includes new goals and actions based on community-identified priorities like increasing food access, supporting sustainable food production, and reducing food waste. Review the draft plan today and share your thoughts by sending us an email or completing the short form below.
Public comments will be accepted through May 15, 2026.
Partner Letter of Support
If you represent a local community organization, neighborhood association, business, agency, or institution and would like to formally express your commitment to the 2030 Food Action Plan, we welcome you to sign on to our Partner Letter of Support. Review the letter below and contact us at phxfood@phoenix.gov to have your organization included in the plan as supporter.
2030 Food Action Plan – Community Engagement Efforts
In the fall of 2025, the OEP held four free, family-friendly events for Phoenix residents to learn about community food resources and share their ideas on how the City of Phoenix can help its residents to grow, access, and enjoy healthy food. Events featured local food resources, fresh produce, and interactive activities.
Event Details:
- Saturday, September 20th from 10AM – 12 PM at the Maryvale Community Center, 4420 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031
- Saturday, October 4th from 2 PM – 4PM at the Deer Valley Community Center, 2001 W Wahalla Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85027
- Saturday, October 11th from 9AM – 1PM at Spaces of Opportunity (held in partnership with Unlimited Potential’s Sustainability Celebration), 1200 W Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041
- Saturday, October 25th from 10AM – 12 PM at the Devonshire Community Center, 2802 E Devonshire Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
In the spring of 2025, a series of community workshops were held to inform the development of the 2030 Phoenix Food Action Plan. Workshops were held in person across Phoenix, and attendees had the opportunity to share their ideas and priorities related to food access, local food production, and more.
Workshop Details:
- March 13th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: District 7
- Desert West Community Center, Multipurpose Room; 6501 W. Virginia Ave.
- March 20th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: District 6
- Devonshire Senior Center, Auditorium; 2802 E. Devonshire Ave.
- April 3rd, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: District 1
- Goelet A. C. Beuf Community Center, Multipurpose Room; 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.
- April 10th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: District 5
- Maryvale Community Center; Multipurpose Room; 4420 N 51st Ave.
- April 24th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: District 4
- Steele Indian School Park, Memorial Hall; 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
- April 29th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: District 3
- Sunnyslope Community Center, Multipurpose Room; 802 E. Vogel Ave.
- May 7th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: District 8
- Cesar Chavez Community Center, Multipurpose Room; 7858 S 35th Ave.
- May 15th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: District 2
- Paradise Valley Community Center, 17402 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85032
Two community surveys were conducted to collect feedback on existing food access barriers and proposed solutions. Both surveys were available in English and Spanish and could be completed online and in-person, with printed copies distributed through City facilities including libraries, community centers, senior centers.
Three focus groups with local farmers were conducted in August 2025. The goals of the focus groups were to identify the gaps and opportunities within the current Maricopa County food system, understand farmer experiences with City of Phoenix food system grants and programs, and get feedback on what farmers would like to see prioritized in the next food action plan and made available in the future.
Outreach for the 2030 Food Action Plan was conducted in partnership with the Community CAFÉ (Climate Action, Food, & Energy) initiative, a larger outreach effort to update the City of Phoenix Climate Action Plan. Learn more about the Climate Action Plan Update here
2025 Phoenix Food Action Plan
The 2025 Phoenix Food Action Plan was adopted by city council on March 4, 2020. OEP and many other food system stakeholders collaborated on the implementation of the food action plan. The 2025 Plan contained five goals, each with several strategies and recommended actions.
Cultivating Food Resilience
The Cultivating Food Resilience Documentary highlights the impact of the programs implemented by the Office of Environmental Programs through its Resilient Food Systems Initiative. The documentary celebrates the efforts of the City and its community partners as we’ve worked toward the goal of “’healthy food for all." Want to know what's possible when you have a Food Action Plan in place? Watch the documentary below.