Food Justice Community Action Plan

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Food is a basic need for people’s health and wellness, and it reflects our cultural identity. San Diego county has a robust food system, with a strong farm and fishing industry, over 15,000 diverse food facilities, a year-round growing season, and more than 30 farmers markets.

But food security only exists when everyone has regular access to enough food to meet their needs.

The County is developing a Food Justice Community Action Plan to increase food security throughout the region, and we want to hear from you! Your input will shape the Plan, which will be presented to the Board of Supervisors in December 2024.

Community input is central to development of the Food Justice Community Action Plan. Five key themes will be explored:

  1. Government, community-based organizations, and private interests working together
  2. Better access and food options from government programs, charitable organizations and school meals
  3. Investments in food education, including nutrition education
  4. Supporting food as medicine, including breastfeeding
  5. Root causes, such as support for broad financial stability

Community roundtables were held throughout the County in August and September 2024 and online input was collected throughout October 7th.

The draft action plan is now posted and available for your review through November 22, 2024.

Food is a basic need for people’s health and wellness, and it reflects our cultural identity. San Diego county has a robust food system, with a strong farm and fishing industry, over 15,000 diverse food facilities, a year-round growing season, and more than 30 farmers markets.

But food security only exists when everyone has regular access to enough food to meet their needs.

The County is developing a Food Justice Community Action Plan to increase food security throughout the region, and we want to hear from you! Your input will shape the Plan, which will be presented to the Board of Supervisors in December 2024.

Community input is central to development of the Food Justice Community Action Plan. Five key themes will be explored:

  1. Government, community-based organizations, and private interests working together
  2. Better access and food options from government programs, charitable organizations and school meals
  3. Investments in food education, including nutrition education
  4. Supporting food as medicine, including breastfeeding
  5. Root causes, such as support for broad financial stability

Community roundtables were held throughout the County in August and September 2024 and online input was collected throughout October 7th.

The draft action plan is now posted and available for your review through November 22, 2024.

  • CLOSED: The in-person community roundtables have ended. You can find a copy of the presentation slides with general information discussed during the sessions on this site.

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    The Roundtables are a space for you to share your experiences and ideas. Tell us what is working well, as well as the partnerships, programs, and policies that are missing or can be improved.

    Light refreshments will be provided.







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    Accessibility and Language Services

    Disability-related accommodations necessary to facilitate meeting participation, language interpretation, including American Sign Language, and written materials in alternative languages and formats are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 72 hours in advance of your chosen event.


    Can’t attend a Roundtable session? 

    Share ideas and priorities with us online, or email Kimberly Greene in the Office of Sustainability & Environmental Justice at Kimberly.Greene@sdcounty.ca.gov.


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