KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A metro advocacy group is challenging consumers through an online campaign to buy local food.
The Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition is encouraging people to pledge online to have at least one local food item as part of a holiday meal.
“We have farmers growing and raising some of the best quality food in the country right here in our region,” said Gretchen Kunkel, president of KC Healthy Kids and a member of the Food Policy Coalition. “We want people to be aware of the wonderful food resources we have in our community. Buying local is good for our economy, our environment, and our health.”
People interested can pledge online to Eat Local for the Holidays. Participants will be eligible for local food prizes.
