Submitted by: Sandra Shephard
Submitting Department: Community Services
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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FY25 Memorandum of Understanding with Capital Area Food Bank
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital Area Food Bank for the continuation of a Mobile Market to include the monthly receipt and distribution of fresh produce at First United Methodist Church from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
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Summary Background:
Since 2020, the City has coordinated with the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) to provide food to families in need during COVID-19. The City was notified in March of 2022 that the emergency weekly delivery of non-perishable food boxes would conclude at the end of June 2022. Starting in September of 2022, the CAFB offered the City the opportunity to become a regular partner for a monthly produce distribution through their Mobile Market program. Under this agreement, CAFB delivers pallets of fresh produce on a monthly basis, which City staff and volunteers sort and pack prior to being distributed to families who are in need of fresh produce. In FY24, the City received 72 pallets of fresh produce, which was packaged and distributed to approximately 2,400 households and served 10,335 individuals. Mobile Market produce is provided at no charge to the City or the recipients.
Next Steps:
Execute Agreement
Fiscal Impact:
None
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support
Community Engagement:
NA
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
Pending