Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board backs Office of Food Systems to coordinate countywide food-security efforts
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to support strengthening the county Office of Food Systems to coordinate cross-departmental responses to food insecurity, expand local sourcing and emergency response, and work with philanthropic partners, after hearing that SNAP disruptions and disaster impacts have highlighted systemic weaknesses.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion to support and integrate the county Office of Food Systems into county operations as a structural response to food insecurity.
The office, which launched in January 2025, has worked with philanthropic partners including the Annenberg Foundation, the California Community Foundation and the Weingart Foundation to deliver immediate relief and build longer-term resilience, County staff said.
The motion, introduced by Supervisor Lindsay Horvath and seconded by Supervisor Janice Hahn, directs county offices to coordinate with the Office of Food Systems on procurement, nutrition programs and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
