Approve Inventory Item No. 79 to provide a grant to New Beginnings Family Services in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting the Zero-Barrier Client-Choice Food Pantry infrastructure and operations, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)
The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding a budget item for a grant to New Beginnings Family Services. The grant of $5,000 is intended to support the Zero-Barrier Client-Choice Food Pantry's infrastructure and operations. The recommendation includes a referral for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.
Key points
The grant is for New Beginnings Family Services to support food access in Santa Clara County.
The amount of the grant is $5,000.
The recommendation is for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
New Beginnings Family Services was founded in 2019.
The funded programs must be open to all eligible candidates.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128549 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 79 - New Beginnings Family Services RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 79 to provide a grant to New Beginnings Family Services in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting the Zero-Barrier Client-Choice Food Pantry infrastructure and operations, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $5,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant may only be used by New Beginnings Family Services to support critical operational and infrastructure needs to ensure safe, reliable, and equitable food access in Santa Clara County during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. New Beginnings Family Services (NBFS) was founded in 2019 to support families through prevention-focused, trauma-informed services that promote long-term stability and well-being. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this grant must be open to eligible candidates/participants/attendees of all backgrounds. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by New Beginnings Family Services to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The organization is seeking funding for a program that aims to expand access to behavioral health services, increase access to housing, strengthen community safety, enhance support for children and families, and promote sustainability. The program is intended to have a countywide geographical reach and is proposed to be multi-year. The organization has confirmed that it does not have a fiscal sponsor and has not received prior funding from the County for similar programs.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: New Beginnings Family Services
Funding requested: 12s,ooo
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: Countywide, including all districts
Program duration: Multi-year
Levine Act disclosures will be provided prior to Board approval
Supports multiple Board of Supervisors strategic priorities
No current or past funding from the County for similar programs
Funding will not be used for prohibited purposes
Limitations
The amount of funding requested appears to have a typographical error ('12s,ooo').
The duration of the program or activities is not clearly specified.
There are unresolved placeholders in the text, such as the specific dates for the program duration and the 'Other' section under strategic priorities.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:!New Beginnings Family Services Amount of funding requested:12s,ooo Type of Entity/Individual(s):□ Governmental Entity D Other: □ ________________________ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity .__ __, Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary ofState showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor?[Z] No □ Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available only for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: [Z] Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): [Z] District 1 [Z] District 2 [Z] District 3 [Z] District 4 [Z] District 5 I Duration of program or activities (specify...