Reimagining Food Coordination Subcommittee

The Food Security Task Force Subcommittee on Reimagining Food Coordination developed a proposal for a new food organizing structure in San Francisco. This proposal was developed through a public, 11-month process that involved stakeholders representing City agencies, community coalitions, and community-based organizations. The following document is a summary of the process and the proposal and is meant for education and discussion.

1. A New Structure for Food Security & Coordination San Francisco - Proposal Brief

Additional Resources:

1. Research on Food Structures and Best Practices From Other U.S. Cities
2. Proposed Models and Components for Food Structures

The Food Security Task Force's 2022 and 2023 Recommendations called for a centralized food policy office in City government to adequately address the food needs of San Francisco residents. As a result, the Reimagining Food Coordination Subcommittee was formed in September 2023 to develop detailed recommendations for a new food organizing structure that will be presented to the Board of Supervisors, Mayor, and Department Heads.

The subcommittee hosts monthly meetings and also provides regular updates at each monthly Food Security Task Force meeting. Final recommendations are to be voted on by Food Security Task Force members, and are expected to be presented to City leaders in Spring/Summer 2024.

The project charter outlines the goals, outcomes, and scope of work for the subcommittee. 

Click here to view the project charter, updated January 2024.

The subcommittee developed a survey used to rank criteria that will guide recommendations on a new food organizing structure in San Francisco.

Access the survey here. The survey was open to the public and launched February 9, 2024 and accepted survey responses through Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Find the survey results here.

Please find here resources related to the subcommittee, such as the:

• ground rules
• research documents
• progress and process documents
• presentations

Click here for available resources.

The subcommittee meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Meetings are hosted virtually online, and are open to the public. Linked below are past and upcoming meetings.

1. Subcommittee Meeting - September 26, 2023. Click here for more details. 

2. Subcommittee Meeting - October 24, 2023. Click here for details.

3. Subcommittee Meeting - November 28, 2023. Click here for more details.

4. Subcommittee Meeting - January 23, 2024. Click here for more details.

5. Subcommittee Meeting - February 26, 2024. Click here for more details.

6. Subcommittee Meeting - March 26, 2024. Click here for more details.

7. Subcommittee Meeting - April 15, 2024. Click here for more details.

8. Subcommittee Meeting - April 23, 2024. Click here for more details.

9. Subcommittee Meeting - May 21, 2024. Click here for more details.

10. Subcommittee Meeting - July 30, 2024. Click here for more details.