The Food Security Task Force
The Food Security Task Force was created by the Board of Supervisors with the purpose of making recommendations on policies and programs to improve food security.
NEW: Food Security Task Force 2024 Recommendations
The Food Security Task Force 2024 Recommendations is now available. Access it below.
2024 Recommen- dations
The Food Security Task Force has released their 2024 recommendations for improving food security in San Francisco. Read the recommendations here.
Biennial Food Security and Equity Report
The San Francisco Department of Public Health has released the 2023 Food Security & Equity Report. Read the report and find resources here.
Reimagining Food Coordination Subcommittee
The Food Security Task Force has created a new subcommittee focused on reimagining food coordination in San Francisco. Find out more here.
Meetings
Schedule
The Food Security Task Force meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:30pm PST on Zoom.
Meeting Archive Notice
Food Security Task Force Bylaws
Click below to access the Food Security Task Force bylaws.
About
The Food Security Task Force (FSTF) is an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors and is charged with the responsibility of creating a city-wide plan for addressing food security as detailed by the Administrative Code Article X. The group tracks vital data regarding hunger and food security including the utilization and demand for federal food programs, community-based organizations, meal programs, and programs targeting particular populations.
People
FSTF Members
- Seat 1 - Jeimil Belamide (Human Service Agency/CalFresh)
- Seat 2 - Priti Rane (Department of Public Health/Nutrition Services)
- Seat 3 - Tiffany Kearney (Department of Aging and Adult Services)
- Seat 4 - Paula Jones (Department of Public Health/Food Security)
- Seat 5 - Michelle Kim (Department of Children, Youth and their Families)
- Seat 6 - Emily Cohen (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing)
- Seat 7 - Mei Ling Hui (Department of Environment/Recreation and Park- Urban Agriculture Program)
- Seat 8 - Jennifer LeBarre (San Francisco Unified School District)
- Seat 9 - Cissie Bonini (UCSF/Vouchers 4 Veggies - EatSF)
- Seat 10 - Anne Quaintance (Conard House)
- Seat 11 - Chester Williams Jr. (Community Living Campaign)
- Seat 12 - Katie Jackson (Project Open Hand)
- Seat 13 - Open
- Seat 14 - Guillermo Reece (San Francisco African American Faith-Based Coalition)
- Seat 15 - Jade Quizon (Food and Agriculture Action Coalition Toward Sovereignty)
- Seat 16 - Noriko Lim-Tepper (San Francisco-Marin Food Bank)
- Seat 17 - Raegan Sales (Children's Council of SF)
- Seat 18 - Hannah Grant (Meals on Wheels SF)
- Seat 19 - Lura Jones (Leah's Pantry)
- Seat 20 - Geoffrey Grier (SF Recovery Theatre)
Apply to Become a Food Security Task Force Member
The Food Security Task Force currently has open seats. If interested, please review the bylaws to see if you are eligible, the structure of the task force, and the duties and responsibilities of being a member.
Please find the application linked here: https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/vacancy_application.pdf
Please email your completed application to:
Request public records
Email foodsecurity@sfdph.org to submit a request.
Archived website
See previous website archived February 2023.