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Form#: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION. <br /> DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: March 27, 2025 <br /> Sarah Freeman, Food Systems <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Specialist PHONE: 961-8582 <br /> A. REQUEST:. <br /> This is a request to enter into an agreement with the University of Hawaii, Office of Research Services, for <br /> the County of Hawaii to provide a grant in the amount of$14,805.00,for College of Tropical Agriculture and <br /> Human Resources (CTAHR),to support the development and implementation of the Master Food Volunteer <br /> (MFV) Program in Hawai'i <br /> County.This initiative will train and certify volunteers to deliver place-based food and nutrition education <br /> through cooking demonstrations, local food tastings, and community outreach across all nine districts of the <br /> island. <br /> The appropriation is from Ordinance 24-32. AGRICULT1.2F 010.161.5161.22.115. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The University of Hawaii CTAHR Cooperative Extension will pilot a Master Food Volunteer program to <br /> expand food and nutrition education across Hawaii Island. The program will train and certify 10 community <br /> volunteers to deliver cooking demonstrations, local food tastings, and outreach events in all nine districts. <br /> The initiative supports the Department's Agriculture and Food Systems Program objectives by increasing <br /> consumption of local agricultural products, improving food literacy, and strengthening community ties to local <br /> producers. <br /> The appropriation will be used for curriculum development, training materials, volunteer coordination, and <br /> program delivery. <br /> • <br /> SIGNED: DATE: April 15, 2025 <br /> partment Head <br />