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Receive a presentation from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano on the Hunger Study 2018
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator’s Office recommends the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano on the Hunger Study 2018.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano collaborated with Saint Mary’s College to develop the Hunger Study 2018. The goal of the project was to gather information about Food Bank recipients in order to identify areas of focus for the future. The Food Bank is sharing the study results with staff, partners, elected officials, funders, and the public.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the staff report are included in the County Administrator’s Office FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. For FY2018/19, the County contributed $50,000 to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. There is no additional cost.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to receive the presentation; however, the presentation offers the opportunity to hear what steps the Food Bank will take moving forward as a result of the study.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano participated in the development of the staff report.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION