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C. 34

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	May 23, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Contract with Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano for CalFresh Application Assistance and Countywide Outreach Services

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/23/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

V. Kaplan, (925) 608-5052

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 23, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, in an amount not to exceed $270,000 to provide CalFresh outreach services for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funded with 15% County General funds, 35% State funds, and 50% Federal funds which is budgeted in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and will be budgeted in Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

BACKGROUND:

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano (Contractor) was selected to provide CalFresh program outreach services to Contra Costa County residents for the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD).

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

This Contract will meet the intent of increasing CalFresh participation rates through the services the Food Bank of Contra Cost and Solano will provide. Contractor will provide assistance to CalFresh applicants by maintaining CalFresh Outreach Workers who will support members of the community in the process of applying for CalFresh benefits. Contractor will meet with the Employment and Human Services Department to identify ways to increase the percentage of applications approved. The Contractor will develop CalFresh outreach materials for education and awareness of the program.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Employment and Human Services Department will be unable to provide CalFresh application assistance and CalFresh outreach and educational material to our vulnerable communities who may not be aware of the CalFresh program.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This contract supports three of the five Contra Costa County community outcomes: (2) Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood; (4) Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing; and (5) Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.