RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to enter an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to accept coupons with a total cash value of $25,000 for the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program for the period April 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal Impact. There is no transfer of funds between the County and CDFA. The State funds these coupons directly, and the County distributes them.
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides California low-income seniors with coupons (aka check booklets) that can be used to purchase fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables, honey and herbs from authorized, certified Farmers' Markets.
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