In response to the double-whammy of the pandemic and Winter Storm Uri, City Council adopted a resolution at its June 10 meeting with the goal of strengthening the city’s food system and aiding the local agricultural industry. “During the pandemic, one of the first impacts that I believe became publicly of concern … were the disruptions […]
Sustainable Food Policy Board
The Sustainable Food Policy Board is an advisory body to both the Austin City Council and the Travis County Commissioners Court charged with coordinating governmental bodies, non-profit organizations and food and farming businesses to “improve the availability of safe, nutritious, locally and sustainably-grown food at reasonable prices for residents within Travis County.
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City to loosen enforcement on food donation charities
Covid-19 has increased food insecurity across Travis County while creating further operational complications for local food banks, soup kitchens and other charitable feeding organizations. To help meet the rising demand, the city is looking to remove some of its structural barriers that may limit the flexibility and reach of local food pantries. Allen Schroeder, founder […]