Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Measure K: Agreement with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to provide food assistance services to low-income residents of San Mateo County, in the amount of $2,000,000 for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
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BACKGROUND:
On March 26, 2024, this Board approved recommendations for Measure K funding allocations in the priority areas of Children, Families, and Seniors; Housing and Homelessness; and Emergency Preparedness. The Board concurrently approved Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s application for Measure K funding pursuant to the FY 2024-25 Measure K Notice of Funding Opportunity in the amount of $2 million to provide food assistance services to low-income residents of San Mateo County. The Board’s resolution authorized the County Executive to negotiate agreements with approved applicants like Second Harvest and return to this Board for approval of the contracts.
On June 25, 2024, this Board approved the FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget, which included the Measure K allocation for FY 2024-25.
DISCUSSION:
Second Harvest is a nonprofit organization that operates a food bank dedicated to ensuring that anyone in Silicon Valley who needs a healthy meal gets one. Second Harvest’s mission is to end hunger, distributing food through a network of sites in San Mateo County, including to residents who have incomes below 275% of the Federal Poverty Level. Second Harvest serves 500,000 people every month, including providing home delivery to 5,300 households.
In addition to providing food, Second Harvest also conducts ongoing outreach activities in San Mateo County that promote food programs to inform the public of the resources to address food insecurity and establishes and maintains partnerships with the County and community agencies to provide additional food and nutritional services.
Under the proposed agreement (“Agreement”), Second Harvest will provide pantry, grocery and meal program services and would distribute a variety of healthy groceries to low-income residents in the County, among other services. The term of the Agreement is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed the resolution and Agreement as to form.
EQUITY IMPACT:
This financial support of Measure K funding to Second Harvest highlights a commitment to equity and inclusivity within the community. Addressing food insecurity, which disproportionately affects historically underrepresented communities, demonstrates a dedicated effort to provide essential resources and opportunities for individuals facing systematic barriers. This partnership signifies not only a response to immediate needs, but also an alignment with the broader mission of fostering a more just and compassionate society, where the well-being and prosperity of all individuals are prioritized.
There are no anticipated negative equity impacts from providing this funding.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2024-25 Target |
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Pounds of Food Distributed in San Mateo County |
20 million |
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Number of Food Distribution Sites Operated in San Mateo County Quarterly |
100 |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Agreement will be funded by $2,000,000 in Measure K funds. Funding for the Agreement is included in the Non-Departmental Services Recommended Budget for FY 2024-25.