Submitted by: Sean Corcoran
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Donation of Ward 3 Discretionary Funds to St. Mark’s Food Pantry
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the disbursement of $1,179 from the Ward 3 Discretionary funds to support food security in Hyattsville by donating to the St. Mark’s food pantry.
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Summary Background:
The St. Mark’s food pantry is located in Ward 3 (7501 Adelphi Rd). The food pantry receives donations of food from wholesale distributors in addition to purchasing food from the Capital Area Food Bank at an administrative cost of $0.19 per pound. One of the goals of the food pantry is to provide healthy options to families in need. The food pantry has seen a surge in need after the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, and is now serving around 800 families per month, but struggling to match its resources to keep up with demand. This donation will help support food security for Hyattsville residents in need.
Next Steps:
Allocate Funds to St. Mark’s Food Pantry to be used to provide food to residents in need.
Fiscal Impact:
$1,179
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support
Community Engagement:
n/a
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A