Approve Inventory Item No. 8 to provide a grant to Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment in the amount of $15,000 relating to addressing food insecurity across Santa Clara County, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)

This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding a budget item for a grant to Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment. The grant of $15,000 aims to address food insecurity in Santa Clara County through the Emergency Food Bag Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.

Key points

• The document is from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.
• The recommendation is for a grant to Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment.
• The grant amount is $15,000.
• The purpose of the grant is to support the Emergency Food Bag Program.
• The program aims to provide basic nutritional foods to eligible community members.
• The grant must be used for services open to all backgrounds.
• The item is scheduled for final consideration on June 18, 2026.

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The Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment is requesting $25,000 in funding from the County of Santa Clara for a program aimed at enhancing support for children and families, specifically through the provision of emergency food bags. The program is countywide and is not multi-year. The entity has previously received County funding and holds other contracts with the County. The proposed program is distinguishable from existing contracts as it serves walk-in community members rather than only enrolled clients. The entity affirms compliance with all terms of the County’s standard grant agreement.

Key points

• Entity requesting funding: Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment
• Funding requested: $25,000
• Type: Nonprofit Entity
• Geographical reach: Countywide
• Multi-year: No
• Levine Act disclosures: Yes
• Supports strategic priorities: Enhancing support for children and families, Emergency food bags for children and families
• Previous County funding: Yes, $20,000 for FY 24-25
• Current contracts with County: Yes, multiple contracts totaling over $6 million
• Distinguishable program: Serves walk-in community members
• Partial funding: Yes, could still operate with reduced resources

Limitations

• The text indicates the funding request is for FY2026-2027 but does not provide specific dates.
• The text includes placeholders for identifying a fiscal sponsor but does not specify one.
• The amount of funding recommended by the supervisor is mentioned but not included in the summary as it is not part of the request.

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