Mission, Vision, & Core Values

Mission

  • By uniting food access and nutrition education, Food Leads empowers our community to manage and prevent type 2 diabetes with dignity and confidence.

Vision

  • A future where healthy eating is within reach for all.

Values

  • Equity

    • Food Leads aims to be an equitable solution for addressing diet-related chronic conditions in the Columbus area.

  • Empowerment

    • We aim to empower people with the resources to eat in a way that supports their health.

  • Community

    • We aim to build strong community and trust so that we are not merely a service or a program, but are seen as an active collaborator that is deeply invested in the wellbeing of our community.

  • Compassion

    • We strive to act with compassion towards our clients and participants. Lifestyle shifts are not simple, especially for those most marginalized by society, so we work to offer compassionate solutions that acknowledge the complexity of each individual's situation.

  • Environmental Sustainability

    • Food Leads strives to be good stewards of the natural environment and support sustainably produced food. From sourcing our produce locally, to using minimal, biodegradable packaging, we work to ensure our programming has as little negative environmental impact as possible and contributes to supporting healthy ecosystems.