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County Food Security Initiatives Implementation Update (45min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 3, 2025
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to receive an annual update on County Food Security initiatives and the impact in Durham County and provide input on upcoming food security plans and initiatives.
This annual update is focused on the County’s commitment and efforts to target initiatives and investments in collaboration with the Durham community to improve food security for food insecure residents. Durham County’s collaborative approach to its food security work, investments, and initiatives have strengthened internal and external capacity to make progress toward equitably and innovatively improving food security for all residents in Durham County during a period of increasing food insecurity post-COVID.
The update will review current food security data for Durham County; examine Durham County’s current food security investments, including nearly $3.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds; explore key County food security initiatives, including World Hunger Day, the County Food Security Network, Farm Campus, and the upcoming Food System analysis and strategic plan; and offer an opportunity to explore emerging food security initiatives, trends, and challenges.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Food Security aligns with the DCo Forward strategic focus areas of Empowered Community and Healthy and Inclusive Community.
Resource Persons: Raina Goldstein Bunnag, County Food Security Coordinator; Donna Rewalt, County Extension Director.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive an annual update on County Food Security Initiative and the impact in Durham County.
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County Manager: ____________________________