This resolution urges various city departments to assess how they distribute ultra-processed foods and to ensure their practices align with California's Real Food, Healthy Kids Act. It also calls for the Department of Public Health to create a framework for identifying and evaluating these foods for better decision-making in food distribution.
Resolution urging the Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to review their distribution of ultra-processed foods directly and through contractors and to align with the goals of California’s Real Food, Healthy Kids Act; and urging the Department of Public Health to develop a framework for identifying and evaluating ultra-processed foods for the City to use in decisions concerning food distribution and procurement and for reporting purposes.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to align city food distribution practices with California's Real Food, Healthy Kids Act, which aims to reduce the consumption of ultra-processed foods.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 1264 into law, establishing statewide goals to phase out ultra-processed foods in schools.
The Board introduced a resolution urging city departments to review their distribution of ultra-processed foods and align with the goals of AB 1264.
The Board adopted the resolution, urging the Sheriff's Office, Department of Public Health, Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to assess their food distribution practices.
The resolution was returned unsigned by the Mayor but became effective without his approval due to the charter provisions.
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