Changes at "Public Kitchens Project"

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  Background and context (including, if applicable, where this idea came from):
  This proposal was generated in our first Food Access Working Group in February 2026.

  
  Proposal (including what specifically the money would be spent on):
  Funding a community‑run kitchen system that operates much like a public library, a Public Kitchen. These kitchens would serve as hubs where neighbors can cook, share recipes, preserve food, exchange cultural traditions, and enjoy hot meals together, while also supporting residents who simply need to be fed without barriers or expectations. By incorporating rescued food, mutual aid networks, and potential partnerships with organizations like the Global Food Bank, the initiative strengthens local food security and reduces waste. Portable indoor–outdoor kitchen units and a rotating roster of community teachers would make food education flexible and year‑round.

  Proposal cost:
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  City Department that would implement it (if known):
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  People’s Budget values (for reference):
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• Self-determination: We know what our communities need and we have the right to decide for ourselves.

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• Transparency: We move with honesty and openness so everyone can see how decisions are made.

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• Care: We keep each other safe through care / by meeting needs, not punishment.

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• Solidarity: We show up for each other. None of us are free unless all of us are free!

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• Community Wisdom: The people most affected by decisions should lead.

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• Well-being: We deserve more than survival. Everyone should have what they need to live abundant, joyful lives.

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Reminder: Residents will be asked to consider how proposals align with these values when you vote at the assembly on March 14 and to vote for proposals that align with the values.

How does this proposal align with the People’s Budget values?
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