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Council Members,
Renae
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:33 AM
Council Testimony
Food security
My name is Renae slatky and I am a community food grower and volunteer with The Food Basket's
Kokua Harvest Program, which is part of our island's vital food security network.
I'm writing in strong support of adding a "Food Security" line item to the Department of Research and
Development's Agricultural Contractual Services budget, with an initial allocation of $2 million.
Programs like Malama da Farmer, Resilience Hub Food Distribution, and Kokua Harvest are the
backbone of local food access on our island. They not only feed our kapuna, keiki, and working
families, they strengthen our farmers, reduce waste, and build community resilience.
With anticipated Federal and State funding cuts, we cannot afford to let these programs falter. A
dedicated county funding stream will help us continue to grow, harvest, and share local food, right
here at home.
Please prioritize food security in this year's budget. Our island's well-being depends on it.F
Mahalo for your time and service to our island.
Sincerely,
Renae slatky
Hawaii county
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