Central Texas Food System Dashboard

The following dashboard compiles key food system data and indicators that allow Central Texas partners to collectively monitor and evaluate our progress toward achieving our food system goals. Together, we can help create a fresh future for all Central Texans.

Indicators in this dashboard are organized by the food system sectors described below, providing a snapshot of the current state of our food system. This dashboard also includes a section on Food Access and Charitable Services to paint a picture of the current state of food access and downstream solutions. Click on each tile to view the dashboard for each of the food system sectors.

The indicators cover counties in Central Texas Food Bank’s 21-county service area.

Continue scrolling to find completed Food Access Community Needs Assessments (CNAs) and information on local food system plans.

For optimal viewing, open the dashboards on a device with a large screen (e.g., tablet, laptop, monitor). Click on the double arrow button on the bottom right to open each visualization in full-screen mode in order to see the visualizations in more detail and toggle between filters more easily.

Are you looking for a specific data point? Click on the “Dashboard Index” button for a list of all visualizations by food system sector.

Are you new to food systems? Consider starting by learning about what matters most to you with our “Food for Thought” series.

Food System Dashboards

Food Production: Rows of leafy greens growing at Central Texas Food Bank's Fresh Harvest Farm

Food Production

What, where, and by whom food is grown, including everything from farming and ranching to home gardening

Food Processing and Distribution: Hands holding a hose and a bunch of red radishes, with radish bunches on a wire surface

Food Processing and Distribution

How food is processed and moved along its journey to the consumer’s plate

Food Markets and Retail: Black wicker baskets on a metal rack containing peppers, asparagus, tomatoes, squash, and potatoes

Food Markets and Retail

How food is sold to and purchased directly by consumers

Food Consumption: Rows of black plastic meal trays containing rotini pasta with shredded cheese and grape tomatoes

Food Consumption

What types of food are consumed and the impact consumption patterns have on health

Food Waste: Black plastic crate containing broccoli heads with stalks and leaves attached

Food Waste

What happens to food not eaten and the impact of food waste on the environment

Food Access and Charitable Services Dashboard

Food Access and Charitable Services: Close-up of side of Central Texas Food Bank Mobile FARMacy trailer

Food Access and Charitable Services

The current state of food access and existing charitable response

Community Needs Assessment Reports

Smiling person in denim shirt standing in front of stacks of cardboard boxes and a Central Texas Food Bank truck

DEL VALLE

Released January 2024

Smiling person in white shirt waving from driver's seat of gray vehicle

WACO

Released July 2024

Person wearing clear plastic glove holding hand out to pug dog leaning out the window of white vehicle

HAYS COUNTY

Released January 2025

Two smiling people in glasses standing in front of vehicles at mobile pantry distribution

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Released Spring 2025

Person with sunglasses and multicolored bird shirt next to smiling person with glasses and purple top in front of tree

BASTROP COUNTY

Released Summer 2025

Smiling person in black/red top next to smiling youth in lime green shirt in front of beige building

TRAVIS COUNTY

Released Summer 2025

Smiling person in glasses and gray shirt next to smiling person in orange shirt holding baby in blue outside, with trees

BELL AND CORYELL COUNTIES

Released March 2026

Local Food System Plans

Cover of Bastrop County Local Food Action Plan, with adult talking to group of children outside in row of plants

Bastrop County Local Food Action Plan

Partners in Bastrop County released a Local Food Action Plan in April 2024. Learn more about strategies Bastrop County Cares is leading here.

Cover of 2024 Austin/Travis County Food Plan showing food system activities

Austin/Travis County Food Plan

Learn more about the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, adopted by both Austin City Council and the Travis County Commissioners Court in October 2024.