Power in the food system is determined by how we govern land and water use, business, economic development, labor, public health, infrastructure, transportation, housing, education, and more. Ideally, policies in all of these areas would help ensure that everyone has access to healthy, culturally appropriate food; protect air, water, and land; support the farmers, fishermen, producers, and workers who put food on our tables; and give all communities the ability to self-determine their food environments. Where these policies fall short, there are opportunities for change.

In response to enduring food and nutrition insecurity, and deeply rooted inequities that have impacted food environments in Black and Brown neighborhoods, the community has persistently called for action from our policymakers. The County of San Diego is now developing a Food Justice Community Action Plan. Through this collaborative effort, we can work with our regional government to address gaps in services and funding, inequitable policies, and barriers to accessing healthy nutritious foods. 

Join this participatory session to review community input, provide additional input to help shape potential County actions, and engage directly with County staff leading the development. Be an active part of the solution, and make your voice heard!