To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: WFS - Contract 19-931-10 Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, in an amount not to exceed $675,000 for the provision of CalFresh application assistance and Countywide outreach services for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.
FISCAL IMPACT:
50% Federal, 35% State, 15% County General Fund, of which 20% is budgeted in FY 25-26, 20% will be budgeted in FY 26-27, 20% will be budgeted in FY 27-28, 20% will be budgeted in FY 28-29, and 20% will be budgeted in FY 29-30.
BACKGROUND:
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano (Contractor) was selected to provide CalFresh program outreach services to Contra Costa County residents for the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD).
On May 23, 2023, the Board approved item C.34 to execute a contract renewal for the term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. This action is to renew the contract for a new term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.
This Contract will meet the intent of increasing CalFresh participation rates through the services the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano will provide. Contractor will provide assistance to CalFresh applicants by maintaining CalFresh Outreach Workers who will support members of the community in the process of applying for CalFresh benefits. Contractor will meet with Employment and Human Services Department to identify ways to increase the percentage of applications approved. The Contractor will develop CalFresh outreach materials for education and awareness of the program.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This contract supports three of the Contra Costa County community outcomes: (2) Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood; (4) Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing; and (5) Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will be unable to provide CalFresh application assistance, CalFresh outreach and educational material to our vulnerable communities that may not be aware of the CalFresh program.