1. SEFA Food Guardians Presentation to the Oakland Food Policy Council July 21, 2011

2. What you need to know about… Community Food Security and the Food Guardians of Bayview- Hunters Point

3. Food Security…What is it? The World Food Summit of 1996 defined food security as existing “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life” The World Food Summit of 1996 defined food security as existing “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life” Commonly, the concept of food security is defined as including both physical and economic access to food that meets people's dietary needs as well as their food preferences. Commonly, the concept of food security is defined as including both physical and economic access to food that meets people's dietary needs as well as their food preferences. World Health Organization. (2011). “Food Security”. Retrieved on June 14, 2011 from http://www.who.int/trade/glossary/story028/en/

4. Food Security Food security is built on three pillars: Food availability Food availability Food access Food access Food use Food use World Health Organization. (2011). “Food Security”. Retrieved on June 14, 2011 from http://www.who.int/trade/glossary/story028/en/.

5. Bayview-Hunters Point (BVHP) San Francisco’s “Food Desert” San Francisco’s “Food Desert”

6. Some Background on BVHP Industrial area for the ships and navel vessels in WWII, and an important source of employment opportunities during that time After wartime, the Black population increased due to the White population moving out Legacy of the Naval Yard has created serious and complex issues of environmental and social injustice BVHP became more isolated from the rest of San Francisco, which caused and/or created these issues: Poor public transportation Urban renewal AND… Poor access to healthy and nutritious foods / 21 st Century Urban Solutions. (2000). A History of Bayview-Hunters Point Part 1: The Making of San Francisco’s Ghetto retrieved on June 27, 2011 from http://21stcenturyurbansolutions.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/a-history-of-bayview-hunters-point-pt-1-the-making-of-san-franciscos-ghetto/

7. The pros and cons of the BVHP food environment PROS SF Wholesale Produce Market located in the neighborhood Alemany Farmers’ Market is nearby (though Bayview Market closed) Many community gardens and plots within the neighborhood Many churches and food pantries The growing number of healthy restaurants The opening of Fresh and Easy Market in August 2011 CONS Not enough grocery stores- only 2 for 32,000 residents 1 Only 60% live within ½ mile of a grocery store (SF avg is 84%, many neighborhoods 100%) 1 The liquor stores and corner stores on every block Fast food chains and unhealthy prepared food options Lack of healthy and nutritious food at grocery stores Lower household income and education levels are barriers to obtaining nutritious food Source: SF Dept of Public Health and SF Food Systems, 2008

8. SFDPH Environmental Health Assessment of the BVHP Food Environment (2008)

9. The USDA officially classifies much of the BVHP as a “Food Desert” The pink areas are USDA-designated “food deserts”

10. What you all have been waiting for….

11. The Story of the Food Guardians

12. Our Story… The Food Guardian project started in January 2010 The Food Guardian project started in January 2010 The Food Guardians are a group of Bayview Hunters Point residents trained to educate, advocate, and mobilize to address community food security and justice, support urban agriculture, and promote nutrition education and awareness. The Food Guardians are a group of Bayview Hunters Point residents trained to educate, advocate, and mobilize to address community food security and justice, support urban agriculture, and promote nutrition education and awareness. Emerging from Southeast Food Access (SEFA) Working Group and funded by San Francisco Environment, this program is built upon best practices in community health worker models. Emerging from Southeast Food Access (SEFA) Working Group and funded by San Francisco Environment, this program is built upon best practices in community health worker models.

13. Southeast Food Access (SEFA) Working Group SEFA is a collaborative of residents, community based organizations, city agencies, and others working on food access and food systems. SEFA’s goal is to leverage similar efforts and encourage partnerships and collaboration in order to achieve a vibrant and robust food system for all in Bayview Hunters Point SEFA’s work is built on three pillars: Food Access Awareness/Education Urban Agriculture

14. What is Food Justice? Enough food, good food, for everyone! The right of communities everywhere to produce, distribute, access, and eat good food. “Good food” nourishes and sustains people and the planet. It does not cause illness or harm to those who eat it, prepare it or grow it.

15. How do the Food Guardians work to improve food justice in BVHP?

16. Improving Neighborhood Food Retail Helped develop “SEFA Food Retail Standards for Health & Sustainability” to rate BVHP stores and give feedback to residents and store owners Will be assessing all BVHP grocery and corner stores annually using SEFA Food Retail Standards starting in 2011 Ongoing meetings with Foods Co. management to present our survey results and push for improvements A Food Guardian is interning with SF Redevelopment and a grocery design consultant working on the Super Save market project

17. Improving Access to Fresh Local Produce Planted a kitchen garden with Quesada Gardens Initiative-produce grown will be shared with neighbors and used for education Produce distribution pilot project in 2010 harvested produce from local school garden and donations from farmers markets to distribute at Bayview YMCA food pantry Outreach to community members about seasonal CalFresh/EBT promotion at Alemany Farmers Market.

18. Community Research Conducted surveys with residents about grocery shopping and eating habits to look at the impact of a new grocery store on the community Assessed 6 grocery and corner stores to look at healthy food availability and pricing Developed and conducted surveys with Foods Co. customers to see what changes and improvements they would like to see at the store In 2011, will be conducting large-scale asset map of food and health-related resources in the BVHP In 2011, will begin assessing BVHP grocery and corner stores with SEFA standards annually.

19. Community Education and Awareness-Raising Presentations and educational workshops for community groups Tabling at large community events Food Correspondents publish bi- monthly stories on community food issues in local newsletters and newspapers In 2011, will be creating and publishing a Food Justice Resource Guide and maps to highlight resources and communicate results of neighborhood store assessments

20. What are our plans for the future? The Food Guardians will be expanding our work in the community to include more aspects of health equity, to reduce disparities linked to nutrition and physical activity The Food Guardians will utilize partnerships with other CBOs and agencies to strengthen this work and build a healthier community for ourselves, families and neighbors.

21. Thank you for your time! Questions?