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Council member Brewer inquires about increased funding for food assistance programs
2:28:46
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53 sec
Council Member Gale A. Brewer raises concerns about the desperate situation of food pantries and soup kitchens, asking about potential increased allocations for food assistance. Director Jacques Jiha outlines current additions to food-related programs and expresses willingness to continue discussions during the adoption process.
- Brewer emphasizes the urgent needs of food pantries and soup kitchens
- Jiha mentions $50 million in additional resources, including $36 million for the CFC program and $10 million for the Groceries to Go program
- Jiha commits to further discussions with the city council during the adoption process if resources are available and needs persist
Gale A. Brewer
2:28:46
I know that you heard a little bit from, council member Ayala, but obviously the pantries, the soup kitchens, and so on are desperate.
2:28:53
What is your thinking about any increased allocation, just generally for all the food concerns that we're all facing with our constituents?
Jacques Jiha
2:29:02
Yeah, as I said, we added resources about I believe $50,000,000 where we have $36,000,000 to the CFC program.
2:29:18
We also added $10,000,000 for groceries to go program.
2:29:23
But again, as I said to the council member, we'll continue to have discussion with her and the city council in doing adoption.
2:29:33
And if resources are available and the needs are there, we'll have a discussion.
Gale A. Brewer
2:29:37
Okay.
2:29:37
Thank you very much.