Tacoma Council Funds Food Access Pilot

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  Tacoma City Council unanimously approved $15,000 in contingency funds“The Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 41977 to allocate $15,000 in Council contingency funds to support St. Leo Food Connection’s pilot partnership with Tacoma Public Library.”
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  The funds are for a food access pilot at Tacoma Public Library“The Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 41977 to allocate $15,000 in Council contingency funds to support St. Leo Food Connection’s pilot partnership with Tacoma Public Library.”
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  The pilot is sponsored by Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh“This resolution was sponsored by District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh and co-sponsored by District 1 Council Member John Hines and District 3 Council Member Jamika Scott.”
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  The pilot is co-sponsored by two other council members“This resolution was sponsored by District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh and co-sponsored by District 1 Council Member John Hines and District 3 Council Member Jamika Scott.”
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  The funds will support St. Leo Food Connection“The Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 41977 to allocate $15,000 in Council contingency funds to support St. Leo Food Connection’s pilot partnership with Tacoma Public Library.”
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  St. Leo Food Connection will provide summer meals at the Main Library“As a result of this collaboration, St. Leo Food Connection has launched a pilot partnership with Tacoma Public Library that includes serving Summer Meals at Main Library, providing healthy snacks at three additional libraries, and exploring the feasibility of a pop-up pantry at the Main Library to increase access to nutritious food for children and families.”
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  St. Leo Food Connection will provide healthy snacks at three additional branches“As a result of this collaboration, St. Leo Food Connection has launched a pilot partnership with Tacoma Public Library that includes serving Summer Meals at Main Library, providing healthy snacks at three additional libraries, and exploring the feasibility of a pop-up pantry at the Main Library to increase access to nutritious food for children and families.”
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  Plans are in place to explore a pop-up pantry“As a result of this collaboration, St. Leo Food Connection has launched a pilot partnership with Tacoma Public Library that includes serving Summer Meals at Main Library, providing healthy snacks at three additional libraries, and exploring the feasibility of a pop-up pantry at the Main Library to increase access to nutritious food for children and families.”
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  The initiative aims to increase access to nutritious food for children and familiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The initiative focuses on places where people already gatherNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The initiative addresses growing community needsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Library Director Amita Lonial stated the partnership combats hunger““Tacoma Public Library is grateful for the City of Tacoma’s support to continue its partnership with St. Leo Food Connection,” said Library Director Amita Lonial. “By providing nutritious food in places where people already gather, this partnership is combating hunger while strengthening our community.””
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  Library Director Amita Lonial stated the partnership strengthens community ties“"Tacoma Public Library is grateful for the City of Tacoma’s support to continue its partnership with St. Leo Food Connection," said Library Director Amita Lonial. "By providing nutritious food in places where people already gather, this partnership is combating hunger while strengthening our community."”
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  The project aligns with the City Council's 2024 Urban Design Project Review processNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The specific pilot is separate from the 2024 Urban Design Project Review frameworkNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.