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Meeting Date:	07/10/2017
Apply for FEMA
Submitted for:	Maricela Benavides	Submitted By:	Maricela Benavides
Department:	Community Action Agency

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to apply for an emergency food grant in the amount of $5,000.00 from Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) 2017 Phase# 34 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. Dates of grant July 01, 2017 through December 31, 2017. [Requested by James Flores, Interim CAA 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: If awarded the grant, Webb County Community Action Agency will be able to assist 500 eligible households with emergency food items.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

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