REPORTS AND SURVEYS

  • Cover page of a guide titled "Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District Guide" by the New Orleans Food Policy Council, with the subtitle "2025 Election Overview and FAQ" and a logo with vegetables and a shrimp.

    Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District Guide

    2025 Election Overview and FAQ

    View guide here
  • Cover page of a report titled 'Making Groceries' focusing on food and nutrition insecurity in New Orleans, Louisiana, authored by Luke Felty, October 2024.

    Making Groceries: Food and Nutrition Insecurity in New Orleans, Louisiana

    Authored by Luke Felty

    View the report here
  • Cover page of a strategic plan document titled 'New Orleans Food Policy Advisory Committee Vision for the Future 2022-2025.'

    2022 - 2025 FPAC Strategic Plan

    FPAC’s strategic plan and policy priorities for 2022-2025, done in collaboration with and informed by partners and working groups.

    View the strategic plan here
  • Cover of a journal titled "The Louisiana Public Health Association", volume 4, May 2024, with a blue header, a logo with a red background and a white 'j', and a black and white photo of trees with hanging moss.

    Farm To Early Care And Education (ECE) Programming: Assessing Current Activities, Resources, Opportunities, And Challenges In Louisiana

    Domonique C. Washington , Elisa Munoz Miller and Megan B. Knapp of Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans Food Policy Action Council, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine respectfully.

    View the report here
  • Cover page of a report titled "Report of recommendations for Region 8 Food Policy Council" with a graphic of an orange and green fork with a star inside on the right side.

    Report of Recommended Findings for Region 8

    In 2022-2023 FPAC worked with The Louisiana Department of Health to provide technical assistance for an emerging food policy group in Region 8. FPAC, alongside Louisiana Central, helped to assess food policy needs and opportunities within the region and provide recommendations for a robust food system in the area.

    View the report here
  • Cover page of a report titled "New Orleans' State Of Urban Agriculture" with a subtitle "Spotlight on Accessing and Navigating Land Access, Services, and Resources." The background features an illustration of green leafy plants, and the report is published by Sprout Growing Growers.

    New Orleans' State of Urban Agriculture

    This study focuses on understanding how growers attempt to access land and city services, what barriers/opportunities they encounter, and what resources have been most helpful.

    View the report here
  • Illustration of a musical horn with an oval shape, and a large green rectangular banner below that reads 'NOLA FPAC Reauthorization' in white text.

    NOLA FPAC Reauthorization

    In Summer 2023, Resolution 23-226, authored by Council President Moreno reauthorized FPAC as advisory body to the City Council on matters and food and agriculture.

    View the resolution here
  • Cover page for the 2022 FPAC Member Survey featuring a colorful design with a green background, blue section, and a stylized orange and green horn.

    Member Survey

    In 2022, FPAC had an independent evaluation of our coalition conducted in order to learn how we can serve the policy and collaboration needs of the New Orleans food system, our partners, and the community.

    View the survey here
  • Bunches of carrots with green tops on a green surface, part of an assessment cover image for a report on the New Orleans food system during COVID-19.

    Covid-19 Food System Survey

    In 2020, FPAC evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on the New Orleans food system and released a set of recommendations and findings.

    View the report here
  • A food pop-up stand serving drinks, with a large water jug, small cups filled with red beverage, and decorative sunflower vases on a table. A woman is operating a machines behind the table, with signs and notes attached to the structure nearby.

    Food Pop-Up Permitting Recommendations

    This report outlines the state of permitting for food businesses and provides recommendations on a new permitting process.

    Read here
  • Cover page of a study report titled 'Small Box Retail Diversity Study' for the City of New Orleans, prepared by the City Planning Commission, with logos and names of directors and contributors, dated November 27, 2018, revised December 18, 2018.

    Small Box Retail Diversity Study

    In 2019, the New Orleans City Council commissioned a study of small-box retailers and their impacts on the community.

    View the final report findings here
  • A promotional banner for a grocery store section called 'Shop Fresh' featuring healthy and fresh food options. The banner includes the store's name 'Good 2 Go' and emphasizes collaboration and freshness for 2020-2021.

    Healthy Corner Store Collaborative

    From 2017 to 2023, the Healthy Corner Store Collaborative (HCSC) delivered 154,977 units of fresh fruits & vegetables to partner stores in New Orleans.

    View the report here