Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution waiving the Request for Proposals process and authorizing an agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank for food programs for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed of $219,186.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County residents face some of the highest housing and cost of living expenses in the country. Many low- and moderate-income households struggle to afford their basic needs. In addition to housing costs, individuals and families must provide for everyday expenses such as apparel, transportation, child care and medical costs which consumes a large portion of their income, so community-based food services are a critical part of the safety net.
Second Harvest Food Bank is the single largest non-governmental source of food for low-income residents of San Mateo County.
DISCUSSION:
Second Harvest Food Bank provides healthy groceries and meals to low-income residents in San Mateo County. Second Harvest Food Bank distributes food through their pantry and grocery programs and provides meals through partner agencies such as soup kitchens, shelters, and rehabilitation and residential programs. Second Harvest Food Bank programs serve residents who have incomes below 275% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Second Harvest Food Bank partners with many community-based organizations to distribute food and recruits and trains volunteers to assist with delivery and distribution of food. Services provided by Second Harvest Food Bank improve the overall health of low-income individuals and families throughout San Mateo County.
The Human Services Agency is requesting a waiver of the Request for Proposals process. Second Harvest Food Bank is the only provider of its type. While smaller food ...
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