What We Do

About Us

The Middlesex London Food Policy Council (MLFPC) is composed of members that represent many different sectors of the food system, including production, distribution, government, and education. Our members include food producers and growers, food system workers, local business operators, educators, non-profit organizations, municipal staff and public sector representatives, and community members. As a food policy council, MLFPC brings these diverse partners together to increase awareness, share knowledge, identify food system challenges, and advocate for policy and systems change.

The Middlesex-London Community Food Assessment Report recommended that the Middlesex London community form a Food Policy Council because we are “ripe with assets and opportunities for developing a healthier, sustainable, resilient and equitable food system. A Food Policy Council will provide an on-going place for dialogue, decision-making and the coordination of a variety of initiatives that may be citizen-led, community-led, industry-led, municipally-led or truly cross-sector.”

Our Strategic Plan for 2025 - 2027

Updated January 2026

This image shows a four-column table outlining the Middlesex London Food Policy Council’s strategic plan. The first column is labeled “Strategic Priority.” The next three columns each represent a strategic priority with a coloured header. The first strategic priority is titled “Become a Trusted Voice Regarding Our Food System.” Under this priority, three objectives are listed: first, to cultivate partnerships with key organizational partners; second, to engage in dialogue with the community about the food system; and third, to increase awareness and knowledge about the Council and the local food system. The second strategic priority is titled “Create Purposeful Impact on Our Food System.” Under this priority, three objectives are listed: first, to support regional collaboration to address long-term community food security; second, to establish food policy goals and engage in advocacy; and third, to establish Middlesex London as a leader in agrifood and community food security. The third strategic priority is titled “Build Council Engagement and Capacity.” Under this priority, four objectives are listed: first, to maintain an effective structure for the Council; second, to create a sustainable funding model and structure for the Middlesex London Food Policy Council; third, to increase knowledge among council members, staff, volunteers, and students; and fourth, to cultivate effective engagement among council members, staff, volunteers, and students. The table uses different background colours to visually distinguish each strategic priority and its associated objectives.

When we refer to “our food system” we mean the food system that supports London and Middlesex County.

2025 Annual Report

Discover the highlights of the 2025 year in our latest annual report.

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Terms of Reference

Learn about MLFPC’s Governance, Committees, and Structure

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Updated January 2026

Vision

 To cultivate a thriving, equitable, and sustainable local food system that nourishes every resident.

Mission

The Middlesex London Food Policy Council will:

    • Identify and educate our community about emerging food systems issues. Foster collaboration between sectors in the local food system.
    • Advocate, evaluate, and support food policy that strengthens people, communities, and ecosystems.

Values

Civic engagement: We seek to hear from and work with people  from across the food sector, believing that inclusivity, shared responsibility, and working together will improve the food system and benefit all. 

Equity: We celebrate the diversity of our community and work to ensure that all people have equitable access to healthy, local, and culturally appropriate food.

Sustainability: We work to create a reliable, just, economically viable, ecologically, and socially responsible food system. 

Well-being: We believe that access to nourishing food contributes to physical, mental, and cultural wellness.