Kingston Food Systems Plan Public Meeting

City of Kingston to Present Food Systems Plan at Public Meeting on December 3, 2025

Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Department of Health & Wellness are pleased to announce that the City of Kingston will host a public meeting to present the Food Systems Plan final draft on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6:00pm in Council Chambers at City Hall.

The City of Kingston’s Department of Health and Wellness has been working with a consultant to develop this Food Systems Plan, to serve as a blueprint for how the City can support a strong local food system, improve food security, and expand access to nutritionally-dense food for all residents through collaborative action with community partners. Food systems encompass all the activities, people, and resources involved in getting food from farm to fork. Resilient local food systems are vital for a community’s sustainability, viability, and equity.

Mayor Noble said, “We are excited to present the Food Systems Plan, which will provide a guide for the City to take meaningful, impactful, and sustainable action toward strengthening our local food system, with a focus on improving food security and equitable access to nutritious food. I want to thank our Health & Wellness Department for undertaking this important project that aims to benefit the health of our entire community.”

Former project manager Kristin Kessler, now the Director of Community Health for Ulster County, and Angela Hansen from Food Systems Foresight, a Hudson Valley-based, women-led business that supported the creation of the plan, will present the final draft to the public and answer questions.

Food Systems Plan Public Meeting
December 3, 2025
6:00pm
City Hall, Council Chambers
On-site child entertainment available
Live Spanish interpretation
Refreshments provided

Emily Flynn, the City of Kingston Director of Health and Wellness said, “We are very pleased to be finalizing this plan that will help direct our work for years to come. The Food Systems Plan brings these pieces together with a shared vision—delicious, healthy diets; just and equitable access; less waste; sustainable production; resilient supply chains; and inclusive, adaptive decision-making shaped by our community.”

This project has been funded in part by a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act. The full plan and more information can be found at https://engagekingston.com/food-system-plan.

A public comment period will be open until January 7, 2026. Comments can be submitted here.