Membership and Seat Qualifications
The below listed summary of seats, term expirations and membership information shall serve as notice of vacancies, upcoming term expirations, and information on currently held seats, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointments by other bodies are listed, if available.
Seat numbers listed as “VACANT” are open for immediate appointment. However, you are able to submit applications for all seats and your application will be maintained for one year, in the event that an unexpected vacancy or opening occurs.
Seat:1
Appointing Authority: Human Services
Seat Holder: Jeimil Belamide
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Employee of the Department of Human Services, appointed by the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency
Seat: 2
Appointing Authority: Public Health
Seat Holder: Priti Rane
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Employee of the Department of Public Health-Nutrition Services, appointed by the Director of Health
Seat: 3
Appointing Authority: Aging and Adult Services
Seat Holder: Tiffany Kearney
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Employee of the Department of Aging and Adult Services, appointed by the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency
Seat: 4
Appointing Authority: Public Health
Seat Holder: VACANT
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Employee of the Department of Public Health-Food Security, appointed by the Director of Health
Seat: 5
Appointing Authority: DCYF
Seat Holder: Michelle Kim
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Employee of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families,
appointed by the Director of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families
Seat: 6
Appointing Authority: Homelessness and Supportive Services
Seat Holder: Marion Sanders
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Employee of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, appointed by the Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
Seat: 7
Appointing Authority: Recreation and Parks
Seat Holder: Mei Ling Hui
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Employee of the Recreation and Park Department’s Urban Agriculture Program, appointed by the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 8
Appointing Authority: SFUSD
Seat Holder: Jennifer LeBarre
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Appointee of the San Francisco Unified School District, if the District chooses to appoint a member.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 9
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Cissie Bonini
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 10
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Anne Quaintance
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 11
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Chester Williams
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 12
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Katie Jackson
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 13
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: VACANT
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 14
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Guillermo Reece
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 15
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Jade Quizon
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 16
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Noriko Lim-Tepper
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 17
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Raegan Sales
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat:18
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Hannah Grant
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat:19
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Lura Jones
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a representative of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to a representative from an organization serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Seat: 20
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Geoffrey Grier
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Must be a member of the public, nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: Indefinite
Application Process
Please Note: Depending upon the posting date, a vacancy may have already been filled. To determine if a vacancy for this Commission is still available, or if you require additional information, please call the Rules Committee Clerk at (415) 554-5184.
Applications and other documents may be submitted to BOS-Appointments@sfgov.org
For seats appointed by other Authorities please contact the Board / Commission / Committee / Task Force (see below) or the appointing authority directly.
Next Steps:
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by the Rules Committee Clerk once the Rules Committee Chair determines the date of the hearing. Members of the Rules Committee will consider the appointment(s) at the meeting and applicant(s) may be asked to state their qualifications. The appointment of the individual(s) who is recommended by the Rules Committee will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.
Description:
The Food Security Task Force was established to recommend legislative action and city-wide strategies to the Board of Supervisors that would increase participation in federally funded programs such as CalFresh (known nationally as SNAP and formally as food stamps), Summer Food Service, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Homeless Children Nutrition Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the School Lunch Program, and the National School Breakfast Program. The Task Force shall also provide general advice and assistance to the Board of Supervisors with regard to funding priorities, legislative action, and city policies on addressing hunger and enhancing the food security of San Francisco residents, in addition to any other issues within the Task Force's expertise.
The Food Security Task Force shall consist of 20 members appointed by the Board of
Supervisors, City department heads, or the San Francisco Unified School District. Members
shall serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing authorities.
- Seat 1: Shall be an employee of the Department of Human Services, appointed by the
Executive Director of the Human Services Agency. - Seat 2: Shall be an employee of the Department of Public Health-Nutrition Services, appointed by the Director of Health.
- Seat 3: Shall be an employee of the Department of Aging and Adult Services, appointed by the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency.
- Seat 4: Shall be an employee of the Department of Public Health-Food Security, appointed by the Director of Health.
- Seat 5: Shall be an employee of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families,
appointed by the Director of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families. - Seat 6: Shall be an employee of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, appointed by the Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
- Seat 7: Shall be an employee of the Recreation and Park Department’s Urban Agriculture Program, appointed by the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department.
- Seat 8: Shall be an appointee of the San Francisco Unified School District, if the District
chooses to appoint a member.
The Board of Supervisors shall appoint:
- Seats 9 through 19: Shall be representatives of community-based organizations that provide nutritional support and increase the food security of San Francisco residents, including but not limited to representatives from organizations serving food in the following program types: home-delivered meals, congregate meals for seniors, food bank, free dining room, multi-service agency serving families and youth, shelter meals, faith-based organizations, food retail (farmers markets, grocery stores), and hospital and health clinics - no organization shall have more than one representative; nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
- Seat 20: Shall be a member of the public, nominated by the Food Security Task Force and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
The Department of Public Health shall provide clerical assistance and logistical support to the Task Force and its committees.
Holdover Information:
Not Applicable
Report:
The Food Security Task Force shall prepare an annual assessment to the Board of
Supervisors of the state of hunger and food insecurity in San Francisco. The report may include recommendations for funding, programs, and policy.
Authority:
Administrative Code, Sections 5.10-1 et seq. (Resolution No. 32-09; and Ordinance Nos. 206-05; 19-08; 29-10; 191-12; 88-15; 173-18, and 107-21)
Sunset Date:
None
Contact:
Priscilla Rodriguez
SFDPH
1145 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 813-2751
priscilla.rodriguez@sfdph.org
Updated: December 2, 2025