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City proclaims Hunger Awareness Day; council introduces new diversity, equity and inclusion manager
Summary
The council read a proclamation recognizing Hunger Awareness Day and heard remarks from a SLO Food Bank representative about rising local food insecurity. Deputy City Manager Greg Herman introduced Matt Penin as the city's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager.
Vice Mayor Michelle Shoresman read a city proclamation recognizing June 6, 2025 as Hunger Awareness Day in San Luis Obispo and invited a representative of the SLO Food Bank to address the council.
A SLO Food Bank representative (name not stated in the public record portion of the meeting) described a sharp and sustained increase in local food insecurity and thanked volunteers and donors. The speaker said the SLO…
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