27-0023: Subject: Recognizing September 2026 As Hunger Action Month From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Recognizing September 2026 As Hunger Action Month And Raising Awareness Of The Growing Challenges Of Food Insecurity Facing Oakland Residents

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Subject: Recognizing September 2026 As Hunger Action Month From: Councilmember Brown Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Recognizing September 2026 As Hunger Action Month And Raising Awareness Of The Growing Challenges Of Food Insecurity Facing Oakland Residents

Summary

Oakland City Council Resolution No. ___, introduced by Councilmember Rowena Brown, proclaims September 2026 as Hunger Action Month. It recognizes food insecurity as a growing challenge linked to high living costs, historic discrimination and disinvestment, housing insecurity, incarceration, and reductions in federal assistance. The resolution highlights the effects on children, seniors, immigrants, unhoused residents, people with disabilities, and others, and connects reliable nutrition to health, education, and poverty reduction. It acknowledges Alameda County’s Food Sovereignty Roundtable, more than 40 partner organizations, and over $50 million in county food-system resources. The Council reaffirms collaboration with county leaders and community groups and encourages residents to support local food-security efforts.