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Receive a presentation and awards from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano for participation in the 2017 "Peace, Love and Veggies Holiday Food Fight"
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board receive a presentation from Larry Sly, Executive Director, and Kathy Gleason, Corporate Donation Coordinator, of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano to recognize the efforts of Solano County employees in the 2017 "Peace, Love and Veggies Holiday Food Fight" challenge.
SUMMARY:
Since 2004, Solano County has been participating in an annual holiday food drive with Contra Costa County to raise funds for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. At the official end of the 2017 "Peace, Love and Veggies Holiday Food Fight" campaign, a net donation total of $147,878 was reached, which includes employees and residents of both counties.
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano would like to recognize Solano County's Board of Supervisors, County employees and Friends of the County for their efforts, with a record breaking $45,253 donated as part of the 2017 campaign and for a grand total of $377,739 donated since the first friendly food fight competition in 2004. This funding has made a huge difference in the Food Bank's ability to support those who need it.
In 2012 and 2013, Solano County won the friendly food fight and held the 'Big Apple Trophy.' In 2014 and 2015 the trophy returned to Contra Costa. In 2016 and now again in 2017, the trophy will remain with Solano County. Employees donated an average of $13.17 per person, a new record over the previous year of $12.74. Contra Costa employees donated an average of $12.87 per employee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Accepting the awards will have no impact on the County's finances.
DISCUSSION:
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano distributes approximately 7 million pounds of food annually ...
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