Legislation Details

File #: 26-0421    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/31/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to commend the City Wide Club of Houston for serving over 30,000 meals on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve.

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

 

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Type of Request: Resolution

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to commend the City Wide Club of Houston for serving over 30,000 meals on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve.

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Background and Discussion:

The City Wide Club of Houston, founded and led by the Woodard family, has provided warm home-cooked meals to people in need for 47 years. In 2025, they served over 30,000 meals on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve at the George R. Brown Convention Center to food-insecure individuals including families, seniors and veterans. They demonstrated resilience when a large portion of food was thrown out the day before the Christmas Eve food service event. City Wide rallied volunteers and the community so that no one who needed a warm meal went without one.

 

Expected Impact: The City Wide Club of Houston receives appreciation and recognition.

 

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.

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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N2: Increase food/nutrition education and access to healthier food.

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Prior Court Action (if any):

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12/11/2025

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Approved $50,000 donation to the Citywide Club of Houston for food services for 30,000 people in need.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 1/8/2026

 

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Erica Lee Carter, Policy Director, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Precinct One

 

Attachments (if applicable): Resolution to be submitted separately