PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the ratification of payment to Services of Hope Entities, Inc. for the emergency food distribution services that were necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of city residents performed from November 23, 2025 through January 13, 2026; and (2) partial amendment to Sections 1 and 2 of Resolution No. 23-0711 to increase the contract amount for Services of Hope Entities, Inc. from $900,000.00 to $1,125,000.00 and extend term of the contract from November 23, 2025 to May 31, 2026, and (3) Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the subrecipient agreement with Services of Hope Entities, Inc., as amended, approved as to form by the City Attorney, for food distribution services to (a) extend the term of the Agreement from November 23, 2025 to May 31, 2026; and (b) increase the funding amount in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 (increasing the total contract amount from $900,000.00 to $1,125,000.00 - Not to exceed $225,000.00 - Financing: American Rescue Plan Act Fund Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity nexus.
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BACKGROUND
On May 24, 2023, the City Council authorized a subrecipient agreement with Services of Hope Entities, Inc. for the administration of food distribution and delivery services to the residents of City of Dallas by Resolution No. 23-0711. Subsequently. The subrecipient agreement was amended to revise exhibits by Administrative Action No. 24-5944, and the contract term was extended for six months by Extension Request No. 25-0873.
Recent suspensions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and reduced SNAP benefits levels have exacerbated food insecurity in the community. Additionally, these issues contribute to increased levels of stress in families that could exacerbate mental health issues. Services of Hope Entities, Inc. was originally awarded this agreement to meet needs caused or worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic impacts. However, many of these circumstances are still in place and services are still needed.
Services of Hope Entities, Inc experienced an unanticipated increase in service demand beyond the scope and funding of the existing agreement, requiring the continuation of food distribution services without interruption to prevent harm to vulnerable residents.
This ratification provides for the payment to Services of Hope Entities, Inc. for the emergency of food distribution services for the period from November 23, 2025, through January 13, 2026, which was determined to be necessary to preserve the public health and safety of city residents. A pause in service would have causes significant impact on the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment’s and Services of Hope Entities Inc.’s service to the public. Furthermore, additional funds and time extension are needed to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential food distribution services to the city residents.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Delivery of Services November 2025
End Delivery of Services May 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 22, 2021, the City Council authorized the final reading and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the FY 2021-22 City of Dallas Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, which included the ARPA Funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by Resolution No. 21-1590.
On May 24, 2023, the City Council authorized a subrecipient agreement with Services of Hope Entities, Inc. for the administration of food distribution and delivery services to the residents of Dallas by Resolution No. 23-0711.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on January 9, 2026. <The%20City%20Council%20was%20briefed%20by%20memorandum%20regarding%20this%20matter%20on%20January%209,%202026.>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
American Rescue Plan Act Fund Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$225,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Services of Hope Entities, Inc
Daniel Prescott, Chief Executive Officer