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Residents, volunteers press council to preserve public park space for weekly Food Not Bombsfeedings
Summary
Multiple residents and volunteers urged the council not to restrict weekly community feedings in Riverview Park, stressing the program serves children and families; council members reiterated residents' rights and said staff would bring the matter back for regulation review.
Several residents, volunteers and organizers addressed the council during public comment on Aug. 12 to defend Food Not Bombs’ weekly food shares at Riverview Park and to urge the city not to restrict public feedings that serve people experiencing hunger and homelessness.
Organizers described the weekly Sunday gatherings as community meals that include children and families. “Our shares are for everyone, including kids and families,” said Marcia Gaver, who identified herself…
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