Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 1
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 1
To Approve the Appropriation of $25,000 from District 1’s ARP Interest Fund Account (00201.582206.100.000) to iCare Atlanta for Food Distribution
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Information Contact: Robert Patrick
Phone Number: 404-371-3052
PURPOSE:
To approve the appropriation of $25,000.00 from District 1’s ARP Interest Fund Account (00201.582206.100.000) to iCare Atlanta for food distribution
NEED/IMPACT:
Funds are needed to assist iCare Atlanta’s DINE Program. DINE is a targeted holiday food distribution program designed to provide immediate nutrition support to households impacted by recent federal assistance disruptions, particularly the suspension of SNAP benefits. This initiative will ensure that hundreds of families across the county are able to enjoy nutritious, dignified meals this holiday season
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funding will come from District 1 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Interest Fund and will be appropriated to iCare Atlanta
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation of $25,000.00 from District 1’s ARP Interest Fund to iCare Atlanta and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or his designee to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the County Attorney, for the purpose of food distribution.