Empowering Nutrition Security: San Diego Hunger Coalition's Victory in Advocacy

By Mauricio Medina (he/him)

San Diego Hunger Coalition successfully lobbied the County of San Diego’s Economic Development and Government Affairs Department to place Nutrition Security on the priority issues section of the County’s 2024 Legislative Program.

This comes after 2 years of engaging with EDGA, through issuing detailed responses during their comment period and participating in webinars as part of their annual process when soliciting feedback as they update their legislative program.

Now that Nutrition Security is listed as on the priority issues section it allows the County of San Diego to actively engage in legislation and related actions at the state and federal level to ensure such legislation benefits County Operations and the clients, customers, and constituents they serve. Furthermore, it directs EDGA to actively pursue all available funding to lift up and invest in our communities to ensure the San Diego region receives its fair share. Lastly, the County will oppose any legislative efforts that run counter to their stated priorities.

This success is particularly timely because of the expiration of the Farm Bill in 2022, and its potential reauthorization in 2023, will provide a once-in-a-decade opportunity for the County to weigh in and shape a CalFresh program that prioritizes equity, modernization, and removes harmful barriers of access.

For detailed responses click here

To learn more about 2024 Legislative Program click here

Mauricio Medina (he/him) is the Manager of Public Affairs of San Diego Hunger Coalition