The Harvey County Food & Farm Council is celebrating a decade of finding ways to get food to people. They’ve done that in many ways, and they’re working on more. One of the council members, Peace Connections Director Kendra Davila, said she feels they’re building a more resilient food system. An example of that is the Double Up Food Bucks, which is a statewide food program. People can use the food bucks at the local farmer’s market if they qualify and then can purchase $20 worth of food there for $10. The council is an advisory group of the Board of Harvey County Commissioners, said Harvey County Health Department Director and Council Coordinator Lynnette Redington. The council has 16 members and two vacant spots. They don’t lobby. They just educate and advocate, if need be. They advise the commission on food and tell them about the council’s stance on topics.
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