Why is unhealthy food so much easier to buy than fruits and vegetables? Why do some neighborhoods lack stores selling affordable fresh food? And why is adult and childhood obesity so prevalent in the United States? The answer to all these questions is that our current food system is inadequate to make healthy food available for everyone.

But change is possible—and the route to healthier food policies starts with you. Our new resource, Healthy Food in Your Community, offers tools that will help you participate in the policy decisions that shape your community’s access to healthy food. This toolkit will demystify the often overwhelming world of food policy and provide practical tips and resources for getting involved.