Changes at "Money for groceries"
Body (English)
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Background and context (including, if applicable, where this idea came from):
This idea came from a conversation with high school youth at Sisters Unchained talking about how expensive groceries are, how the SNAP cuts impacted people and what families need.Looking at notes, the #1 challenge named by residents around food at the People's Budget Assembly on November 15 was the rising cost of groceries so this solution tries to address that.
Proposal (including what specifically the money would be spent on):
Either adding money to people's snap card if that's possible, or the city sending gift cards that can be used at grocery stores, especially the affordable ones.Proposal cost:
89,000 households on SNAP x $300 x 12 months = $320 millionCity Department that would implement it (if known):
Office of Food JusticePeople’s Budget values (for reference):
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Background and context (including, if applicable, where this idea came from):
This idea came from a conversation with high school youth at Sisters Unchained talking about how expensive groceries are, how the SNAP cuts impacted people and what families need.Looking at notes, the #1 challenge named by residents around food at the People's Budget Assembly on November 15 was the rising cost of groceries so this solution tries to address that.
Proposal (including what specifically the money would be spent on):
SNAP benefits are not enough to feed families given the rising costs. We propose city gift cards that can be used at farmers markets and grocery stores, especially the affordable ones.Proposal cost:
89,000 households on SNAP x $300 x 12 months = $320 millionCity Department that would implement it (if known):
Office of Food JusticePeople’s Budget values (for reference):
Self-determination: We know what our communities need and we have the right to decide for ourselves.
Transparency: We move with honesty and openness so everyone can see how decisions are made.
Care: We keep each other safe through care / by meeting needs, not punishment.
Solidarity: We show up for each other. None of us are free unless all of us are free!
Community Wisdom: The people most affected by decisions should lead.
Well-being: We deserve more than survival. Everyone should have what they need to live abundant, joyful lives.
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?
Well-being and care
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