Requesting state agencies to develop a comprehensive food security strategy to address food insecurity in Hawaii.

The bill requests the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, along with other state and county agencies, to collaborate with community-based organizations to create a comprehensive statewide food security strategy. This strategy aims to assess barriers to food access, analyze trends affecting food availability, and identify strategies to reduce food insecurity and boost local agricultural production. It also seeks to recommend policy and funding strategies to expand access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food, with a focus on historically underserved communities.

Requesting state agencies to develop a comprehensive food security strategy to address food insecurity in Hawaii.

The bill requests the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, along with other state and county agencies, to collaborate with community-based organizations to create a comprehensive statewide food security strategy. This strategy aims to assess barriers to food access, analyze trends affecting food availability, and identify strategies to reduce food insecurity and boost local agricultural production. It also seeks to recommend policy and funding strategies to expand access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food, with a focus on historically underserved communities.