Legislation Details

File #: 26-3182    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: 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.
Attachments: 1. 14. Agreement - Feed the Fridge_signed.pdf

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

 

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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.

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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N1: Improve coordination of public health efforts and campaign delivery among local health agencies and nonprofits.

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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9/18/2025

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Approved agreement for the installation of a community fridge at Freed Community Center

 

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Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026

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

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Rodriguez, Chief Operations Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

Attachments (if applicable): Agreement