Our Impact

Discover the positive changes driven by the Saline County Food Action Community Team. Our efforts are starting to have an impact on food access, supporting community gardens, and promoting healthy eating habits across the county. Explore the tangible outcomes of our initiatives, from successful food drives and educational programs to policy advocacy and community partnerships that are making a lasting difference in Saline County.

2025 FACT Wins

  • General introduction email to community partners
  • Food Resource Guide distributed to community partners
  • Email distribution list of community partners developed
  • QR code stickers for Blessing Boxes
  • Food Resource Guide links on CityGo buses
  • Meeting with Saline County Administrator
  • Meeting with SRHC, City of Salina, and LiveWell Saline County
  • Grant award from KSRE
  • Contract with WSU to complete Food Assessment
  • Food Bank 2nd at Match Madness
  • Prairieland Market in Top 10 at Match Madness
  • Food Assessment Survey launched April 3rd
  • Members worked with youth around food
  • Stakeholder interviews completed
  • Listening Sessions completed on August 20th
  • Social Media page started on Facebook
  • FACT logo t-shirts designed
  • Added 2 new members to FACT team

Click here for our Saline County FACT 2024 Wins.

Click here for our Saline County FACT 2023 Wins.

These successes are just the beginning of our journey toward a more equitable and resilient food system in Saline County. Each milestone reflects the collective effort of our community, partners, and supporters who share a commitment to improving food access and security for all. As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to building on these achievements, addressing new challenges, and creating sustainable solutions that empower our neighbors and strengthen our community. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact.

In the meantime, check out our plans and goals in our 2024 Strategic Plan.