Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to donate approximately 22 pallets of SOPAKCO MREs (Meal, Ready-to-Eat), valued at approximately $22,000, to Houston Food Bank for public distribution.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 seeks approval to donate approximately 22 pallets of MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) packages approaching the end of their optimal shelf life to Houston Food Bank. MREs are pre-packaged, shelf-stable meals available to individuals and families facing food insecurity or who are displaced due to a natural disaster.
Houston Food Bank receives and distributes MREs as a part of its disaster preparedness and recovery efforts, where shelf-stable meals are crucial for providing immediate sustenance when regular food supply chains are disrupted.
Donation of MREs serve a public purpose to support Harris County residents during disasters and emergencies. The approximate value of each pallet is $1,000, for a total approximate donated value of $22,000.
Expected Impact: N/A
Donation includes approximately 22 pallets of MREs, for distribution to County residents facing food insecurity or who are displaced due to a natural disaster.
Alternative Options:
If donation to Houston Food Bank is not approved, Precinct 4 can explore distribution to Harris County Community Emergency Respon...
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