{"id":207536,"date":"2026-03-26T22:33:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207536\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T22:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:33:07","slug":"jacksonvilles-first-food-plan-seeks-community-input-at-public-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207536\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville\u2019s first \u2018Food Plan\u2019 seeks community input at public meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> (Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  \u2013 The City of Jacksonville is developing its first-ever Food Plan, a sweeping look at how food moves through the city today and a roadmap for where it goes tomorrow. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The city says the plan is rooted in community-driven initiatives already underway across Jacksonville, and officials say public participation is key to making sure it reflects the people and neighborhoods it will serve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The city is hosting a series of public meetings this spring to share progress updates and collect feedback directly from residents. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Three meetings are scheduled at library branches across Jacksonville: <\/p>\n<p>Monday, March 30, from 6\u20137:30 p.m. at Dallas Graham Library, located at 2304 Myrtle Ave. N. <\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, April 1, from 5:30\u20137 p.m. at Highlands Regional Library, 1826 Dunn Ave. T<\/p>\n<p>Monday, April 13, from 5:30\u20137 p.m. at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Residents who can\u2019t attend in person or who have questions can reach the Food Plan team directly by email at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/26\/jacksonvilles-first-food-plan-seeks-community-input-at-public-meetings\/mailto:foodplan@coj.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">foodplan@coj.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>Slow down &amp; move over: Ride-along with JSO traffic patrol drives home important safety reminders<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:29<\/p>\n<p>Slow down &amp; move over: Ride-along with JSO traffic patrol drives home important safety reminders\u26be\ufe0f Opening Day + perfect weather = the ultimate Friday night in Jax <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:34<\/p>\n<p>\u26be\ufe0f Opening Day + perfect weather = the ultimate Friday night in Jax Voices of the 904 Ep 2. &#8211; Her creative lens turned a studio into a space elevating Jax&#8217;s identity<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:33<\/p>\n<p>Voices of the 904 Ep 2. &#8211; Her creative lens turned a studio into a space elevating Jax&#8217;s identityStudy finds most \u2018Mayport Shrimp\u2019 dishes served in Jacksonville area are actually imported<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:06<\/p>\n<p>Study finds most \u2018Mayport Shrimp\u2019 dishes served in Jacksonville area are actually importedViral video of Dasaun Williams\u2019 takedown prompts new use of force questions<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:54<\/p>\n<p>Viral video of Dasaun Williams\u2019 takedown prompts new use of force questionsNew \u2018larger format\u2019 Publix store in SilverLeaf features wine bar, expanded deli menu, custom pizzas<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n<p>New \u2018larger format\u2019 Publix store in SilverLeaf features wine bar, expanded deli menu, custom pizzasUSS Donald Cook departs Mayport as Operation Epic Fury continues<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:37<\/p>\n<p>USS Donald Cook departs Mayport as Operation Epic Fury continuesFamily of A\u2019hmari Robinson shares stories at candlelight vigil days after his death<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Family of A\u2019hmari Robinson shares stories at candlelight vigil days after his deathDevelopers break ground on affordable housing project in St. Augustine<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>Developers break ground on affordable housing project in St. AugustineGetting ready for the next GROW ROUND!  Tower Garden maintenance&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:52<\/p>\n<p>Getting ready for the next GROW ROUND!  Tower Garden maintenance&#8230;End the month off right with this lineup of events from March 26-29<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>End the month off right with this lineup of events from March 26-29Big: Culture &amp; Arts Festival brings Grammy-nominated rappers, art, culture to Gainesville<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:31<\/p>\n<p>Big: Culture &amp; Arts Festival brings Grammy-nominated rappers, art, culture to GainesvillePearl Street Square to bring apartments, restaurants, beer gardens &amp; jobs to Downtown Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:22<\/p>\n<p>Pearl Street Square to bring apartments, restaurants, beer gardens &amp; jobs to Downtown JacksonvilleSplit Happens Ep. 9: The role of mediation in resolving legal disputes efficiently<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Split Happens Ep. 9: The role of mediation in resolving legal disputes efficientlyBurden of failing roof lifted for Jacksonville veteran through volunteer project<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Burden of failing roof lifted for Jacksonville veteran through volunteer projectFriends and family gather to remember 19-year-old who died in motorcycle crash on Buckman Bridge <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:47<\/p>\n<p>Friends and family gather to remember 19-year-old who died in motorcycle crash on Buckman Bridge Accused shooter in death of 2-year-old boy denied bond<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Accused shooter in death of 2-year-old boy denied bondJacksonville mentor known as \u2018That Lemonade Lady\u2019 fighting for life after electrical shock<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville mentor known as \u2018That Lemonade Lady\u2019 fighting for life after electrical shockGardening in a new light.  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Some recommended updates for healthier seedlings.Families bid farewell as USS Mason heads out for deployment from Naval Station Mayport<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:38<\/p>\n<p>Families bid farewell as USS Mason heads out for deployment from Naval Station MayportPowerful winds, worsening drought threaten Jacksonville area<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Powerful winds, worsening drought threaten Jacksonville areaYour next beach day find could change someone\u2019s life. \ud83c\udf0a\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>Your next beach day find could change someone\u2019s life. \ud83c\udf0a\u2600\ufe0fJSO arrests 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>JSO arrests 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-oldNights of Lights dates permanently changed in 3 to 2 vote<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:33<\/p>\n<p>Nights of Lights dates permanently changed in 3 to 2 voteFormer JEA chief of staff tells City Council committee employees are \u2018scared for their job\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:18<\/p>\n<p>Former JEA chief of staff tells City Council committee employees are \u2018scared for their job\u2019Previous photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.) 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