Food Systems
We Work
Systemically to Transform the Regional Food System
Robust regional food systems provide opportunities for improving health, environmental, economic, and social outcomes.
Locus Fresh Food Loan Fund
By investing in regional food systems, we’re not just growing food — we’re growing community wealth, resilience, and opportunity.
We offer technical, financial, and other supportive resources to food businesses across the region:
- Connecting with regional stakeholders
- Project Planning & Technical Assistance
- Real estate acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation
- Funding
- Grant bridge financing
- Working capital and equiptment financing
A new approach to food systems financing
Coordinating Regional Food Systems Development
No single investment or enterprise can address the complex challenges facing the Mid-Atlantic food economy. Locus and our partners are spearheading a collaborative model for systemic regional food system development.
We’re leading a coordinated effort to build capacity, create shared infrastructure, reduce bottlenecks, and unlock new opportunities for farmers and food businesses.
Let's work together to accelerate food system change