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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Feed the Fridge - Houston
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 that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Feed the Fridge - Houston for the establishment and maintenance of a community fridge at Freed Community Center, at no cost to the county for a term ending on June 1, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
Feed the Fridge - Houston addresses food insecurity by installing and maintaining publicly accessible refrigerators stocked daily with free, ready-to-eat meals.
Expected Impact:
By partnering with this initiative, the precinct can directly support local families, reduce food waste, and promote dignity-based food access. This agreement would allow for the strategic placement of a community fridge in the high-need area near Freed Community Center.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N2: Increase food/nutrition education and access to healthier food.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N...
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