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Olympia council asks staff to develop local food‑system plan, citing hunger increase
Summary
Council member Madrone secured approval to refer a staff study to develop a local food‑system plan; the Thurston County Food Bank reported a nearly 30% rise in visits and urged inclusion in planning.
The Olympia City Council voted to refer staff work to develop a local food‑system plan that would coordinate neighborhood gardens, food forests, mutual‑aid efforts, and partnerships with existing providers.
Public commenters urged the council to use community‑driven approaches. Grace Fletcher urged dedicated garden space for food banks and community fridges; John Ficker, executive director of…
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