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Nashville Metro CouncilRS2025-1617Passed

This resolution expresses support for the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Social Services to collaborate with government, non-profits, and philanthropic organizations in strengthening local food banks. The goal is to prepare for potential disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It was passed by the Metropolitan Council with unanimous support after an amendment.

A resolution supporting the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Social Services, in coordination and partnership between government, non-profits, and philanthropic organizations, to support local food banks in preparation for disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Introduced 10/28/2025Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 11/6/2025

What it does

  • 1Support coordination between government, non-profits, and philanthropic organizations to assist local food banks.
  • 2Prepare local food banks for potential disruptions to SNAP benefits.
  • 3Endorse efforts led by the Mayor’s Office and Department of Social Services in this initiative.

This resolution expresses support for the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Social Services to collaborate with government, non-profits, and philanthropic organizations in strengthening local food banks. The goal is to prepare for potential disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It was passed by the Metropolitan Council with unanimous support after an amendment.

Affects
Mayor’s OfficeDepartment of Social ServicesLocal food banksNon-profit organizationsPhilanthropic organizations

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to RS2025-1617

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to RS2025-1617

Legislative history

11/6/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
11/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved with an amendment by the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Evans moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Evans offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Evans moved that the resolution be adopted as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
11/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
11/4/2025
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
10/28/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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