CPO Food Justice Programs & Food Security Work Group

CPO Food Justice

History of CPO Food Justice Programs Food Closet established in 2009 First food pantry in UC system Inspired the campus food pantry movement internationally Started when there was little support for food justice efforts Has established a donation account Food Closet page and donation link: http://www.uclacommunityprograms.org/cpo/foodcloset/ Has expanded to a food justice program: Bruin Days CPO Events Turkey Holiday Box and Holiday Box Giveaways Student Jobs CPO Food Research

Suggested Items for Food Closet Dairy Kraft singles Daiya cheese slices Yogurt Instant Meals Burritos Lean Cuisine Cans Vegetables Fruit Chiles Soups Tomato sauce Pasta Sauce Drinks Water bottles Juice boxes Sodas Canned beverages

Suggested Items for Food Closet Lentils & Grains Beans – small bag Rice – small bag Pasta Oatmeal Cereal bars Stuffing Proteins Eggs Organic Eggs Canned Beans Canned Meats Canned Tuna Canned Chicken Corn Beef Hash Vienna Sausages Sardines Spam

Suggested Items for Food Closet Seasonings/condiments Salt and Pepper Ketchup and Mustard BBQ Sauce Hot sauce Peanut Butter Jelly Butter Fruits & Vegetables Avocados Tomatoes Corn Broccoli Carrots Cucumbers Zucchini Onions Green/Red Peppers Celery Peaches Bananas Apples Oranges Pears

Suggested Items for Food Closet Snacks Crackers Pretzels Chips Cookies Snack Bars Fruit Cups String Cheese Baby Bell Cheese Feminine Hygiene Products Tampons Liners Pads Pads Wipes Toiletries Deodorant Toothbrush and Toothpaste Shampoo and Soap Toilet Paper and Paper Towels Dish soap

Food Security Work Group

Structure Chaired by CPO Director Antonio Sandoval Administratively supported by CPO In collaboration with many campus partners Composed of faculty, staff, students, and community members Democratically facilitated

Goals of Work Group Support existing food justice services Creation of student jobs Enhancement of research efforts Information and coordination Advocacy for appropriate policy changes

Campus and Community Partners Alumni Relations Bruin Resource Center Bruin Shelter Campus Life Campus Retention Committee Community Programs Office Environment, Health & Safety Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health Financial Aid Office Healthy Campus Initiative Housing and Hospitality Luskin School of Public Affairs Office of the Dean of Students Swipe Out Hunger Residential Life Undergraduate Students Association Facilities Commission Undergraduate Students Association Office of the President Wesley Foundation/Café 580 Westside Food Bank

UCLA’s Ongoing Food Security Efforts Café 580 CPO Food Justice Programs ECRT Food Voucher Program Fall Harvest Feast Farmers Market Gleaning Program Swipe Out Hunger USAC Food Co-Op

Accomplishments AY 2015/2016 Café 580 Infrastructure improvements CPO Healthy Foods Initiative Creation of Food Security Coordinator positions Funding of Graduate Student Researcher for food security initiatives Increased number of ECRT Food Vouchers Support from ASUCLA for Food Co-Op Weekly Food Gleaning Program

New Initiatives for AY 2016/2017 CPO Food Closet Infrastructure improvements Food For Finals in partnership with UCLA Library Holiday Food Box Distributions Mobile Teaching Kitchen for Student Groups Student Grocery Shuttle Student Jobs 2 additional Food Security Coordinators Stipend for USAC Office of the President Co-Op Leadership www.foodsecurity.ucla.edu (January)

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