Food touches every part of our lives — our health, our budgets, our communities, our families.

When was the last time you tossed food because it was “past its date”? Thought about where the apple on your counter came from? Wondered how to get more fiber into your diet? Shared a meaningful meal with a friend? Considered who in your community lacks access to fresh food? Stared at your plate wondering if it counts as “healthy”?

Food Equity Collaborative’s Mini Food Guides is an ongoing series of digestible reads that unpack one food topic at a time, from food labels and nutrition to the systems that shape what ends up on our plates.