Changes at "Free breakfast and lunch for youth and families"

• +Free breakfast and lunch for families

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  Background and context (including, if applicable, where this idea came from):
  Taking inspiration from the Black Panthers Free Breakfast program and expanding on the Free Summer Eats Program, this idea came from a workshop with high school youth at Sisters Unchained to get youth and families free meals.

  Proposal (including what specifically the money would be spent on):
  Purchase and cook high quality, healthy, fresh food at sites around the city.

  Proposal cost:
  Learn how much Summer Eats would cost to expand it year-round.

  City Department that would implement it (if known):
  Office of Food Justice

  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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