About Iowa LFPA

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service established the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). The LFPA program is part of the “Build Back Better” initiative, authorized by the American Rescue Plan. The purpose of this program is to maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency within state and tribal governments to support local, regional, and underserved producers through the purchase of domestic local foods.

The cooperative agreements will allow for state and tribal governments to procure and distribute local and regional foods and beverages that are healthy, nutritious and unique to their geographic area. The food will meet the needs of the population, and serve feeding programs, including food banks, and organizations that reach underserved communities. In addition to increasing local food consumption, funds will help build and expand economic opportunity for local and socially disadvantaged producers. Through this program, producers will be able to sell to food access organizations through food hubs and food banks.

 

  • If you are a local producer in Iowa and are interested in getting involved, fill out the Producer Registration Form here.

    Products eligible for sale to the Iowa LFPA include: produce, grains, legumes, dairy, meat, mushrooms, eggs, honey, maple syrup, minimally processed, and value added products containing at least 51% locally produced raw product.

    Products must be produced within the state of Iowa or in the immediate bordering counties to be eligible for sale into Iowa LFPA.

    For more producer information, click here.

  • If you are a food pantry, farm stand, church, or other organization serving underserved Iowans and are interested in receiving local product from a food hub or food bank, fill out the Community Food Access Partner Survey here.

    For food access information, click here.

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Iowa LFPA Presentation

For information on Iowa Local Food for Schools (LFS), including an LFS presentation and Q &A, click here

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

  • Iowa Department of Land Stewardship

    The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responsible for a wide range of programs that affect the quality of life of every Iowan. Both Iowans living on the farm and those in our towns and cities are impacted almost daily by the work of the Department.

  • Food Hub Managers Working Group

    The Food Hub Managers Working Group was started in mid-2015 to address operating challenges and needs for food hub businesses in Iowa. Group members are exploring how they can work together to build efficient distribution systems, source more local products, build partnerships, and grow opportunities for farmers.

  • Iowa Food Bank Association

    The Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA) is a collaboration of Feeding America food banks and affiliates that serve each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Together, the food banks serve over 1,200 non-profit organizations. These organizations include food pantries, emergency meal sites, congregational meal sites, emergency shelters, and other sites that provide food to clients.

  • Iowa Valley RC&D

    Iowa Valley RC&D works to grow local economies, strengthen food systems, foster protection and enhancement of natural resources, and develop awareness for the arts, history, and culture. Iowa Valley RC&D’s expertise is in community food systems, planning, and place-making.

  • Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach advances land-grant values by engaging all Iowans in solving today’s problems and preparing for a thriving future.

    ISU Extension and Outreach works to build a strong Iowa by engaging all Iowans in research, education, and extension experiences to address current and emerging real-life challenges.

  • Practical Farmers of Iowa

    Practical Farmers of Iowa’s mission is equipping farmers to build resilient farms and communities. Practical Farmers of Iowa is an inclusive organization representing a diversity of farmers. PFI believes in nature as the model for agriculture and is committed to moving their operations toward sustainability.

  • Meskwaki Nation

    The Meskwaki Nation is Iowa’s only federally recognized Indigenous tribe, the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, is known as the Meskwaki Nation, or the “People of the Red Earth.” The people of the Meskwaki Nation are committed to protecting the inherent sovereignty, preserving and promoting the Meskwaki culture, and improving the quality of life for future generations.

  • HACAP

    HACAP is a community action agency serving 9 counties in Eastern Iowa. We embrace the philosophy of "a help up, not a handout" in our commitment to empower and improve the lives of families, living with the everyday barriers of poverty

Community Food Distribution Committee

Procurement and Purchasing Committee