Discussion and possible action to submit application for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 38 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. There is no County Match and will not have impact on the County's General Fund. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Director and Economic Development Department]
Issue: There is a greater demand for food assistance in the area of Webb County than there is funding.
Solution: By applying Emergency Food grant Webb County Community Action Agency sees to address the hunger needs of the community using a partnership method with the local food banks.
Result: If awarded the grant, Community Action Agency will be able to assist eligible household with emergency food items.