STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: October 13, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Community Care
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 20-1431, previously approved on September 23, 2020, to increase funding for the subrecipient agreement with Services of Hope Entities, Inc., in the amount of $194,451.50, from $194,451.50 to $388,903.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to implement the making food accessible services project, including amendments - Not to exceed $194,451.50 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds (This item was held under advisement on September 23, 2020)
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas is the 9th largest city in the United States and the third largest in Texas. While 20% of Dallas County faces food insecurity, specifically in the city of Dallas, nearly 38% of the population lives in a food desert. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn have exacerbated these disparities, creating increased demand for local food pantries and distribution sites. Many residents of our City are experiencing job loss, pay loss, added expenses and other issues making it difficult to afford healthy and nutritious foods. Additionally, individuals who may be diagnosed with COVID-19 or quarantined due to exposure, may find themselves too sick or otherwise unable to travel and purchase food.
In order to address these needs, the City of Dallas allocated a portion of funding from the CARES Coronavirus Relief Funding to support local nonprofit organizations in the implementation of programming to address food insecurity and support access to food. Services were sought to support 1) Contactless grocery pickup for vulnerable populations, including food distribution, grocery pick/up and/or delivery for clients, or similar services that ena...
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