The COVID-19 crisis has exposed tremendous vulnerabilities across society, but particularly in underserved communities in the U.S. and globally. Recent reports on the impact of COVID-19 on underserved communities, and recently introduced legislation like the U.S. Growing Climate Solutions Act, suggest a new path forward for climate positive practices and technologies from the farm level to biobased manufacturing processes, food, and products. This important discussion will focus on how smart policy can lead to needed access to improved health and wellness for all.