DATE:
December 5, 2023
26
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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ADOPT THE SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE, AND LOCAL FOOD SOURCING POLICY AND DIRECT IMPLEMENTATION OF YEAR-TWO OF THE SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE, AND LOCAL FOOD SOURCING PROGRAM (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On June 8, 2021 (3), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board), took critical action in advancing support for San Diego County residents by approving the framework for the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Under the ARPA Food Assistance component, $1 million was allocated to initiate a County of San Diego (County) values-based food procurement program. Then on January 25, 2022 (5), the Board directed staff to commence implementation of the Sustainable, Equitable, and Local Food Sourcing Program and to develop an internal County policy. Subsequently, on June 14, 2022 (3), the Board received the Sustainable, Equitable, and Local Food Sourcing Program and Policy Framework and directed staff to return to the Board within 18 months for consideration and adoption of the policy. Today's actions request the Board adopt the Sustainable, Equitable, and Local Food Sourcing Policy; direct staff to implement year-two of the program and return to the Board with update on progress and impacts by Spring of 2025; and authorize applications for additional funding opportunity announcements to support the Sustainable, Equitable, and Local Food Sourcing Program.
This item supports the County's vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically left behind, as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities. This will be accomplished by supporting San Diego County's most vulnerable communities, addressing issues of food insecurity, improving nutrition, and supporting local agricultural businesses in San Diego County.
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