Mayor Kate Gallego and Phoenix City Council Adopt 2030 Food Action Plan

With 43 of the 55 food deserts in Maricopa County falling within the City of Phoenix boundaries, Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council have adopted, after feedback from 2300 community members, a new 2030 Food Action Plan for the nation’s fifth-largest city, building on the successes of the 2025 one and charting a course to provide “ready access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.”

Among the succeses touted in the 2025 plan were:

• 5,546,605 meals delivered.
• 1,132,104 households served.
• 94,970 pounds of food were diverted from landfills.
• 22,149,876.24 pounds of food distributed.

The new 2030 Food Plan contains ten strategic priorities including:

• Greater access to fresh, healthy, and culturally appropriate food.
• Promoting food production.
• Food waste prevention
• Healthy food education.
• Greater food security with community partnerships that lead to greater resilience to ensure “long-term sustainability.”

In the welcome letter to the 2030 plan, Mayor Gallego wrote:

“A resilient local food system matters to all of us. From the livelihoods of local farmers and chefs to the kitchen
tables of Phoenix families, healthy and sustainable food is crucial to our health, economy, and environment.
Building upon the success of the 2025 Food Action Plan, I’m excited to introduce the next phase of this work
through the 2030 Food Action Plan—charting the path toward achieving the 2050 goal of healthy, affordable,
and culturally relevant food for all.

The goals included in this plan illustrate Phoenix’s commitment to strengthening local supply chains
and expanding access to affordable and healthy food for residents. By supporting local producers—from
established farmers to backyard gardeners—the actions outlined in this plan bolster resilience to disruptions
and create new economic opportunity.

Phoenix is proud to have an incredible network of restaurants and chefs, and this plan outlines strategies to
support their ability to source ingredients locally and reduce waste in their kitchens.

The 2030 Food Action Plan is the result of many hours of collaboration with residents, City staff, and
countless organizations and individuals who make up our local food system. Together, we are creating a
stronger, healthier, and more delicious Phoenix.”

In the press release annoucing the adoption of the plan, she stated:

“The 2030 Food Action Plan will not only enhance access to fresh, nutritious food, but will also empower entrepreneurs and businesses to expand our food system and reduce waste. By bolstering partnerships across sectors, the City of Phoenix is creating new opportunities to support urban agriculture, promote locally grown food, and strengthen our economy.”