1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, APRIL 15th, 2024, FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Larry Franklin Kacey Hanson Rosamaria Murillo Natalie Poulos Sari Vatske AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, March 18, 2024 STAFF BRIEFING Update on the College Food Access with Central Texas Food Bank Contract, Ricardo Zavala, Public Health Program Manager II with Austin Public Health DISCUSSION ITEMS Discuss advocacy plan, talking points, and schedule for board member outreach to elected officials on food planning and board-approved budget recommendations. Board vacancies, appointments, and reappointments. Three vacancies from Judge Andy Brown, Commissioners Shea & Gomez. Andrea Abel’s reappointment by Judge Andy Brown. Kacey Hanson request to be renominated by Commissioner Travillion. Discussion of Joint Sustainability Committee meeting on March 27, 2024, Larry Franklin and Dr. Rosamaria Murillo Discussion and reminder for board members to complete the electronic learning training module on sexual harassment awareness by May 10th to avoid any issues with their eligibility to serve. An in-person training will be offered at City Hall on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30 am. Review Board Member Assignments (Note for Chair: take item out of order and discuss at end of meeting) DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS WORKING GROUP UPDATES Discuss and appoint Chair and Vice Chair Discuss and approve special called meeting for May 20th and cancel May 13th meeting Updates from the Food Planning Working Group regarding recent food planning activities, Community Advisory Committee …
Campus Food Insecurity Project Update for the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board April 15, 2024 RICARDO ZAVALA, MPA PROGRAM MANAGER, COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCES College Food Access Central Texas Food Bank Inc $157,500 for April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 Initial Contract for $57,500 started in April 2022. Works with the Austin Community College*, Concordia University, St. Edward’s University, and the University of Texas at Austin Provides targeted funds, guidance, and/or food-related Leverages student-driven initiatives to address hunger services on their campuses Overview of Services Partners include student groups or organizations that serve eligible client populations via the campus pantry model Provide support for: on-campus food pantries expansion of campus-based food programs as appropriate, provide training, education & outreach that destigmatizes food support. Individuals Served Organization Start of Service Number Served Population Served Austin Community College – Highland Campus Austin Community College – Riverside Campus October 2023 10,982 February 2024 Concordia University October 2023 Students, Staff and Faculty 720 778 6,280 1,131 Families Students Students Students St. Edwards University* Fall 2023 University of Texas – Mexican-American & Latin Studies University of Texas – Outpost October 2023 *75 hours of student-led outreach. October 2023 2,943 Students Contract Requirements Kickoff meeting with the campus with the following topics: Food Pantry Management Nutrition Education Benefits Enrollment Assistance Annual training on food safety & civil rights. Deliverables required: Report on Kickoff meeting outcomes Copies of Memorandums of Understanding Outreach plans Quarterly progress reports with relevant updates, quantitative data on food distribution, clients served, outreach updates, challenges & successes Additional Deliverables Reports on: Monitoring of campus pantries to ensure quality standards are maintained Nutrition Education activities conducted Educational activities on public benefits enrollment Campus partner meetings to discuss best practices and plans, including partner representative attendance & photos Thank you! Questions
Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES April 15, 2024 The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, April 15th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Lisa Barden, Mark Bethell, Marissa Bell, Joi Chevalier, Larry Franklin, Kacey Hanson, Larry Franklin, Rosamaria Murillo, Natalie Poulos Board Members Absent: Andrea Abel, Sari Vatske Staff in Attendance: Amanda Rohlich (City of Austin) CALL TO ORDER Chair Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Board Member Lisa Barden motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 18th, with Board Member Kacey Hanson, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on an 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Update on the College Food Access with Central Texas Food Bank Contract, Ricardo Zavala at Austin Public Health (see back-up materials for presentation) a. Do the agencies collect demographic data from food recipients? Is satisfaction level collected? Currently none of that data is reported to City of Austin. It is not required in the current contract, however that can be amended. b. It looks like all the locations are on-campus however most of food insecurity is with students who live off-campus. Are there any initiatives to provide food to students who live off campus? Ricardo Zavala noted that he did not have any information on that. c. A survey recently conducted at UT reported ~40% food insecurity among UT students. d. The current contract with Central Texas Food Bank was renewed for one year. e. Huston-Tillotson University is not currently on the list but Central Texas Food Bank said they are looking to work with HT but there is currently not a pantry on that campus. f. Regarding, demographics reporting, UT Outpost may not be reporting that information so as not to cause an undue burden on students. Kacey Hanson noted that we cannot fix thing that we cannot measure. One way to get around this is allowing the survey to be optional versus required. g. Suggestions and recommendations are welcomed but what is the process for getting suggested contract amendments incorporated? Develop a recommendation to Council and/or initiate a conversation with APH staff/leadership. h. El Buen partners with ACC Eastview – 30 boxes/week (2nd and 4th week) and ACC Highland – 100 boxes/week (2nd and 4th week) …
