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 with Feed the Fridge - Houston for the establishment and maintenance of a community fridge at designated Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 is partnering with Feed the Fridge - Houston to implement a community fridge program that provides free, ready-to-eat meals at designated community centers. The initiative leverages local restaurants, volunteers, and community partners to ensure consistent access to nutritious meals in a stigma-free, publicly accessible format. Community fridges are intended to address food insecurity while strengthening community engagement and support.
Expected Impact:
The program is expected help reduce food insecurity, support health outcomes, and reinforce local economic and social networks through partnerships with small businesses and volunteer engagement. Nutrition education and community events will further promote healthy habits among youth and families.
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): ...
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