Q&A
MOFP coordination with agencies and staffing resources
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Council Member Amanda Farías inquires about MOFP's coordination with other agencies and their staffing resources. Rachel Atcheson provides insights into their working relationships and current staff size.
- MOFP meets with food-serving agencies at least quarterly through the good food purchasing initiative
- Frequency of meetings depends on specific projects, ranging from weekly to quarterly
- MOFP currently has about 10 full-time staff members, up from 2 in previous administrations
- Atcheson confirms that the current staffing level is sufficient to meet their needs and goals
Rachel Atcheson
0:23:30
Absolutely.
0:23:31
So, so we meet with all of our agencies that serve food, at least quarterly, through our good food purchasing initiative.
0:23:39
It really depends on the sort of project we're working on.
0:23:42
So for instance, within our jail system, we brought a culinary training to Rikers Island to increase and upscale the food service workers on the island.
0:23:52
And we actually just sent out a press release about that last week.
0:23:56
So for instance, with them, we're meeting every week.
0:24:00
Every Friday at noon, we're we're getting on a call and and talking with them consistently.
0:24:05
And so it depends on the initiative that we're sort of advancing with these agencies, but, it's pretty constant communication.
Amanda Farías
0:24:12
And how would you describe your role at MOFP in coordinating with the agencies?
Rachel Atcheson
0:24:17
We have a wonderful relationship with the agencies in coordination.
Amanda Farías
0:24:21
Okay.
0:24:22
And how many full time staff does MOFP currently have?
Rachel Atcheson
0:24:25
So we used to be in office, under prior administrations, of roughly 2.
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We are now an office of roughly 10.
0:24:32
So this administration has prioritized, giving us the resources we need to, advance food policy, under an Adam's administration.
Amanda Farías
0:24:42
Okay.
0:24:42
It sounds like, but I'm gonna ask anyway, this is enough staff to meet its needs and goals?
Rachel Atcheson
0:24:48
This is enough.
0:24:48
Yes.
0:24:49
We are sufficiently funded.
0:24:50
Thank you.
Amanda Farías
0:24:50
Okay.
