Existence of multiactor bodies governing or decision making bodies for food policy at national, subnational and/or local level with diverse participation of civil society organizations

National level, this does not exist. Approximately 293 Food Policy Councils at a county, municipal or city/town or state level in the USA ranging from independent grassroots coalitions, non-profits, within government institutions, linked to universities- and with some receiving public support and others completely independent.  ^[1]

After recent (2012) cuts to welfare programs (in particular the SNAP program), increasing role of private sector and civil society. These groups include:

-Food pantries

-Soup kitchens

-Food banks (warehouse-like establishments that function as distribution centers for food pantries, soup kitchens, etc)

These groups generally function on the community/local level.  Often volunteer-based or have religious affiliations.