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: The San Francisco Biennial Food Security & Equity Report

The 2023 San Francisco Biennial Food Security & Equity Report is now available. Access it below.

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 - Open
  • Seat 13 - Open
  • Seat 14 - Guillermo Reece (SF African American Faith-Based Coalition)
  • Seat 15 - Jade Quizon (API Council)
  • Seat 16 - Meg Davidson (SF 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:

  1. eric.g.chan@sfdph.org
  2. BOS-Appointments@sfgov.org

 

Request public records

Email foodsecurity@sfdph.org to submit a request.