CPO  Food  Jus+ce  Programs  &  Food  Security  Work  Group  

CPO  Food  Jus+ce    

History  of  CPO  Food  Jus+ce  Programs    §  Food  Closet  established  in  2009  §  First  food  pantry  in  UC  system    §  Inspired  the  campus  food  pantry  movement  interna<onally  §  Started  when  there  was  li?le  support  for  food  jus<ce  efforts  §  Has  established  a  dona<on  account  §  Food  Closet  page  and  dona<on  link:  h?p://www.uclacommunityprograms.org/cpo/foodcloset/  

§  Has  expanded  to  a  food  jus<ce  program:    §  Bruin  Days  §  CPO  Events  §  Turkey  Holiday  Box  and  Holiday  Box  Giveaways  §  Student  Jobs  §  CPO  Food  Research    

Suggested  Items  for  Food  Closet  §  Dairy  

§  KraS  singles  §  Daiya  cheese  slices  §  Yogurt  

§  Instant  Meals  §  Burritos  §  Lean  Cuisine  

§  Cans  §  Vegetables  §  Fruit  §  Chiles  §  Soups  §  Tomato  sauce  §  Pasta  Sauce  

§  Drinks  §  Water  bo?les  §  Juice  boxes  §  Sodas  §  Canned  beverages  

Suggested  Items  for  Food  Closet  §  Len<ls  &  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  Bu?er  §  Jelly  §  Bu?er  

§  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  §  Administra<vely  supported  by  CPO    §  In  collabora<on  with  many  campus  partners  §  Composed  of  faculty,  staff,  students,  and  community  members  §  Democra<cally  facilitated    

Goals  of  Work  Group  §  Support  exis<ng  food  jus<ce  services  §  Crea<on  of  student  jobs    §  Enhancement  of  research  efforts    §  Informa<on  and  coordina<on    §  Advocacy  for  appropriate  policy  changes    

Campus  and  Community  Partners  Alumni  Rela<ons  

Bruin  Resource  Center  Bruin  Shelter  Campus  Life  

Campus  Reten<on  Commi?ee  Community  Programs  Office    Environment,  Health  &  Safety  

Jonathan  and  Karin  Fielding  School  of  Public  Health  Financial  Aid  Office  

Healthy  Campus  Ini<a<ve    Housing  and  Hospitality    

Luskin  School  of  Public  Affairs  Office  of  the  Dean  of  Students  

Swipe  Out  Hunger    Residen<al  Life  

Undergraduate  Students  Associa<on  Facili<es  Commission    Undergraduate  Students  Associa<on  Office  of  the  President  

Wesley  Founda<on/Café  580    Westside  Food  Bank    

UCLA’s  Ongoing  Food  Security  Efforts  §  Café  580  §  CPO  Food  Jus<ce  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  Ini<a<ve    §  Crea<on  of  Food  Security  Coordinator  posi<ons  §  Funding  of  Graduate  Student  Researcher  for  food  security  ini<a<ves    

§  Increased  number  of  ECRT  Food  Vouchers  §  Support  from  ASUCLA  for  Food  Co-­‐Op  § Weekly  Food  Gleaning  Program    

New  Ini+a+ves  for  AY  2016/2017  §  CPO  Food  Closet  Infrastructure  improvements  §  Food  For  Finals  in  partnership  with  UCLA  Library  §  Holiday  Food  Box  Distribu<ons    §  Mobile  Teaching  Kitchen  for  Student  Groups    §  Student  Grocery  Shu?le  §  Student  Jobs    

§  2  addi<onal  Food  Security  Coordinators  §  S<pend  for  USAC  Office  of  the  President  Co-­‐Op  Leadership  

§  www.foodsecurity.ucla.edu  (January)  

 

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