For several years, this website served as the home of the Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan (GPFAP), a community-driven effort to assess and strengthen our regional food system. While this site is no longer being updated, the work and impact of the plan continue to live on through the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council (PFPC).

We want to express our deep gratitude to the many community members, partners, advisory groups, and project contributors who helped shape this process, from data collection and public engagement to strategic visioning and plan development. Your commitment laid the foundation for ongoing food systems change in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

Over the past 13 years, food planning has grown across the United States as a way to better understand local food systems and identify pathways to make them stronger, healthier, and more equitable. Food action plans help communities evaluate how food is grown, distributed, consumed, and disposed ofan, d guide opportunities to improve community health, economic resilience, environmental sustainability, and access to nutritious, affordable food.

The Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan positions Pittsburgh and Allegheny County as active participants in the national movement toward stronger, just, and resilient food systems. As a cross-sector roadmap spanning all 130 municipalities in the county, GPFAP identifies opportunities to coordinate efforts, reduce inefficiencies, and increase healthy food access for all residents.

Project Leadership & Community Involvement

The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council (PFPC) led the development of the GPFAP, coordinating a two-year process that included:

• A comprehensive baseline Conditions Report
• Community engagement sessions and listening spaces
• Partnership with government agencies, nonprofits, schools, growers, businesses, and residents
• Strategy development across multiple subcommittees and advisory groups

The work was made possible thanks to generous support from the Hillman Foundation, Heinz Endowments, and countless partners and stakeholders who shared their time, expertise, and vision.

What’s Next?

The ongoing implementation and stewardship of the GPFAP now lives within PFPC’s current work, which continues to advance food justice, resilience, and access across the region.

To continue exploring the legacy and ongoing impact of the Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan, please visit the PFPC’s current GPFAP page.