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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 01-21-20 4-c - Update on the Orange County Food Council 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 21, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 4-c SUBJECT: Update on the Orange County Food Council DEPARTMENT: County Manager, Orange County Food Council ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley Heger, Food Council Coordinator, PowerPoint Presentation 245-2146 PURPOSE: To receive an update from the Food Council about activities in the 2019 - 2020 fiscal year and the proposed scope of work for the 2020 - 2021 fiscal year. BACKGROUND: The Food Council Coordinator was hired in July 2019. This new Coordinator position was approved through an interlocal agreement process and is jointly funded by Orange County, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro. The Coordinator is charged with coordinating the Food Council and helping it achieve its goals. This presentation will provide an update of the Coordinator's work and progress since July 2019 plus an overview of the Food Council's plans for the 2020 - 2021 fiscal year. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receiving this update. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. 2 The Food Council operates within a systems change and racial equity framework where social justice is centered. The efforts of the Food Council most clearly align with the Social Justice Goal to Foster a Community Culture that Rejects Oppression and Inequity. The Food Council's makeup reflects the purpose of this goal and all of the Food Council's efforts are centered on recognizing systemic inequities and developing strategies to foster a more community-driven, equitable and sustainable local food system. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board receive the report and provide any comments or questions as appropriate. Of �$� bye ORANGE COUNTY * � 00' 60 FOODCOUNCIL 2019 - 2020 Fiscal Year 4 • Hired full-time coordinator • Facilitated partnership with Orange Co Schools and Orange Co Solid Waste to begin a school composting pilot program in 2 Hillsborough elementary schools • Organizing a `state of food security' report for the County in January • Facilitated Social Justice and Racial Equity workshops • Grown workgroup participation in Local Food Economy, Racial Equity, Food Access and Food Waste Recovery 5 2020 - 2021 Goals & Scope of Work • Develop a Food Policy Agenda (2 year process) • Create a Racial Equity Community Data Index in collaboration with the Health Equity Council • Sustain workgroups and partnership development 6 What is a Food PolicyAgenda? EQUALITY VERSUS EQUITY `o � I+ ' 1 bbu THE FIVE PF PARTS OF THE Ro �� CbV� LOCAL FOOD GEES p SYSTEM i In the first image.it is In the second image, In the third image.all three -� assumed that everyone individuals are given can see the game without any 0 2 0 � will benefit from the same different supports to make supports or accommodations p `c i- `O supports.They are it possible for them to have because the cause of the V U M P� rR l gLy� being treated equally. equal access to the game. inequity was addressed. They are being treated The systemic barrier equitably. has been removed. Purpose & Structure Identify gaps and Develop an Provide policy opportunities for agreement between recommendations improving the local partners where lived and create process food system experience and to keep policies racial equity is accountable to the centered and outcomes/impact everyone understands their role in this work 8 How this relates to our full scope of work in 2020 - 2021 - Data Index as a tool for identifying issues and tracking outcomes - Workg rou ps and partners helping drive this work and inform the process - Working with a racial equity coach ik 14po orp 0 0 of � Ashley Heger aheger(alorangecountync.gov Oo ocfoodcouncil(damail.com I.