Local Matters is a Columbus, Ohio–based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving community health through nutrition education, food access advocacy, and support for local food systems. The organization works to ensure that all people have access to affordable, healthy, and locally sourced food through programs in schools, healthcare settings, and community spaces.
Local Matters typically supports policies that expand access to healthy and locally produced foods, strengthen local and regional food systems, improve nutrition education, address food insecurity, and promote public health initiatives related to diet and chronic disease prevention.
Local Matters is primarily funded through grants, private donations, foundation support, government funding, and community partnerships.
Local Matters collaborates with local schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, regional food producers, and public health agencies in Ohio.
Non-profit organization
