Approve Inventory Item No. 277 to provide a grant to Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen in the amount of $20,000 relating to expanding access to nutritious meals, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong)

This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to the Board of Supervisors regarding a budget inventory item to provide a grant of $20,000 to Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen. The grant aims to expand access to nutritious meals for low-income families, seniors, and working individuals in District 2. The funding will support two meal distribution sites through the organization's Closer to Home program. The document also highlights the positive impacts on children and seniors, as well as the sustainability implications of the action.

Key points

• Recommendation to approve a $20,000 grant to Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen.
• Funding aims to expand access to nutritious meals in District 2.
• Grant will support two meal distribution sites at community locations.
• The program addresses barriers to food access for low-income households.
• Positive impacts on children and seniors are noted.
• Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen has a history of providing meals to food-insecure residents.

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The document is a budget inventory cover sheet for a funding request by Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen, seeking $57,000 to support programs aimed at enhancing access to healthy meals for food-insecure individuals. The program will serve over 12,000 meals at two sites in District 2. The request indicates that the entity is a nonprofit and has a fiscal sponsor. It outlines previous funding received from the County and confirms compliance with grant agreement terms.

Key points

• Entity requesting funding: Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
• Amount requested: $57,000
• Type: Nonprofit Entity
• Fiscal Sponsor: Yes
• Geographical reach: District 2
• Program duration: 3/11/26 - 6/30/27
• Previous funding received from County: Yes, multiple amounts listed
• Proposed use of funds: Provide over 12,000 meals free of charge
• Affirmation of compliance with grant terms: Yes

Limitations

• The document contains unresolved placeholders regarding the identification of the fiscal sponsor.
• The document appears to be a draft as it includes indications of funding recommendations and other preliminary information.

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This document contains a letter of support from Principal Jose Cortez of Adelante II Dual Language Academy for Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen's request for District 2 funding to continue its meal distribution program. The letter highlights the importance of the program in addressing food insecurity among families in the community and requests the Board of Supervisors to support the funding recommendation.

Key points

• The letter is addressed to the Board of Supervisors.
• It supports funding for Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen's meal distribution program.
• The program helps families facing food insecurity and economic hardship.
• It emphasizes the importance of access to nutritious meals for children's health and learning.
• The letter requests full funding for the initiative to benefit vulnerable families.

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