Value proposition

Creating healthy communities through food education, access, and advocacy.

Local Matters is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio working to create healthy communities through food education, access, and advocacy. Through a variety of programs and outreach, Local Matters aims to create systemic, food-related change across diverse populations and community settings. We envision equitable access to a sustainable food system and a world free of food-related chronic disease.


Nutrition education, Healthful food access, Food justice, Community organizing, and Advocacy