HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0158.035 2024-2026ar Council Memb
y name is Scott Cooper, and I am a crop donor and community member with The FUo
asket's Kokua Harvest Program, which is part of our island's vital food security networ
7 m.. writing in strong support of adding a "Food Security" line item to the Department.
Research and Development's Agricultural Contractual Services budget, with an initi,,
allocation of $2 million.
-ograms like Malama da Farmer, Resilience Hub Food Distribution, and Kokua Harvest are,
e backbone of local food access on our island. They not only feed our kupuna, keiki, and
:)rkina families, they strengthen our farmers, reduce waste, and build community resilience.
'ith anticipated Federal and State funding cuts, we cannot afford to let these programs falter
dedicated county fundin stream will helpus continue to row, harvest, and share local
od. riaht here at home:
ease prioritize food security in this ear's bu
ahalo for your time and service to our island
incerely
Cott Co(
et. Our island's well-being depends on