For Growers and Consumers, For a More Sustainable and Resilient Food System
Field to Family is an Iowa City, Iowa-based nonprofit food hub and market powered by dedicated growers and community members who want to increase access to healthy and local food. Cultivating connections and partnerships across Johnson County and Eastern Iowa, Field to Family partners with regional growers and producers so all people can eat local and eat well.
We operate a comprehensive regional food hub and online market, powered by growers and consumers who share a purpose to create a diverse, abundant, sustainable food system. Field to Family sources from local growers within a 100-mile radius of Johnson and Linn counties and from partners food hubs in Iowa. Since launching in 2019, we have worked with more than 70 local farmers and food businesses.
What is a Food Hub?
In recent years, the demand for sustainable, locally-sourced foods has increased significantly. Farmers are working hard to meet that demand, but they struggle to connect with individuals and institutions to get their foods into kitchens and on menus. The food hub is the central point that connects the threads between producers and consumers.
As a nonprofit food hub, Field to Family has built the infrastructure for schools, food pantries, and other institutions to easily order quality, wholesale local food. Our marketing and educational programs also increase awareness of local foods.
Connecting Those Who Grow Fresh, Healthy Food with Those Who Consume It
Our connections are plentiful. We partner with nutrition directors at various school districts in the region, the University of Iowa, chefs, food access agencies, local producers, local governments, community members and leaders—all committed to sustainable, local food systems and supporting local agriculture.
“I grew up on a farm and I know where my food comes from. We’re committed to helping all of our students have that knowledge. It’s such a win-win when we can source from farmers and shine a light on their efforts.”
— Alison Demory
Nutrition Services Director, Iowa City Community School District
Working towards a fair and just food system
Field to Family believes that all farmers and growers should receive equitable and fair compensation for their food and farm products. As our food hub works to increase access to locally-sourced foods, we strive to work with farmers from all backgrounds.
Field to Family also partners with community food distributors, including food banks, food pantries, and other similar entities, to reach individuals excluded from our food system to improve food security.
Board of Directors
Hannah Shultz – Co-Chair
Senior Manager, Health Impact Innovation, Feeding America
Michael Graham – Co-Chair
University of Iowa Dining
Blaise Boles – Secretary
Faculty Member, Biology and Nutrition, Kirkwood Community College
John Quinto, CPA, Treasurer
Trust Officer, MidWestOne
Camille Veri
Senior Proposal Writer, Mathematica Policy Research
Kim Friese
Senior Project Manager, Siemens
Blake Rupe
Program Director of the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative at the University of Iowa College of Law
Partners and Supporters
• Johnson County Board of Supervisors
• The City of Iowa City
• Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
• Iowa Valley Resource, Conservation and Development
• Iowa Rural Development State Office
• Table to Table
• Iowa Food Hub Managers Working Group
• Greater Iowa City, Inc.
• Iowa State Extension Local Foods Team: FFED
• The Johnson County Food Policy Council
• The University of Iowa Housing and Dining
