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Durham County briefs commissioners on food-security initiatives, ARPA investments
Summary
County staff presented an annual update on food-security programs at the Feb. 3 work session, describing nearly $3.1 million in ARPA investments and initiatives such as the County Food Security Network and Farm Campus, and asked for Board input on upcoming plans and a Food System analysis.
Durham County staff presented an annual update on local food-security initiatives at the Board’s Feb. 3 work session, outlining ongoing programs, data trends and recent investments.
Agenda materials say the County has invested nearly $3.1 million from American Rescue Plan Act funds to support food-security work and described programs including World Hunger Day, the County Food Security Network and the Farm Campus. Staff framed the update as part of a broader effort to target initiatives and investments that address post‑COVID increases in food insecurity and asked the Board for input on upcoming plans and on an upcoming Food System analysis and strategic plan.
Resource persons listed for the item included Raina Goldstein Bunnag, County Food Security Coordinator, and Donna Rewalt, County Extension Director. The County Manager recommended the Board receive the update; the agenda did not record any formal action or vote.
