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Meeting Date:	09/23/2019
FEMA AWARD $5,000.00
Submitted for:	Maricela Benavides	Submitted By:	Maricela Benavides
Department:	Community Action Agency

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve an Emergency Food Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 from Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) 2019 Phase #36 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures were followed and approved. There is no County Match and will not have impact on the County's General Fund. [Requested by James Flores, Interim CAA Executive Director]

Issue: There is a greater demand for food assistance in the area of Webb County than there is funding.

Solution: By applying to the Emergency Food Grant provided by Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Webb County Community Action Agency seeks to address the hunger needs of the community using a partnership method with the local food banks.

Result: Webb County will be able to assist 500 eligible households with emergency food items.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

On August 26, 2019 the Commissioner's Court approved action to apply for the Emergency Food Grant in the amount of $5,000.00.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund.