This first Roundtable Discussion on Bridging Gaps in Food and Nutrition Security was held on October 21, 2024 at the University of the Philippines - Los Baños. The RTD was a preliminary activity to the main roundtable on November 15, 2024. The discussions in these proceedings explored the critical topic of policy coherence and the pivotal role of cooperatives and value chains in advancing food and nutrition security. It aimed to share and elicit insights on the interconnectedness of policies that shape our food systems and the essential contributions of cooperatives in fostering resilience, sustainability, and equitable access to nutrition.