Approved As To Form And Legality
City Attorney’s Office
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND OVERSEEING THE DISTRIBUTION OF $55,000 IN DINING CREDITS PROVIDED BY DOORDASH
WHEREAS, DoorDash, an online food delivery company, has generously donated $55,000 in dining credits to support Oakland's mission of addressing food insecurity within the community; and
WHEREAS, this initiative aligns with Oakland's commitment to ensuring that all residents have access to nutritious meals, addressing a critical need within our community; and WHEREAS, marginalized populations, including Black and Latinx adults, adults with disabilities, and noncitizen adults, face disproportionately higher levels of food insecurity, which underscores the importance of supporting initiatives like this; and WHEREAS, the donation of $55,000 in dining credits will help address barriers to accessing nutritious food, including limited distribution hours, transportation challenges, and health conditions that limit mobility; and
WHEREAS, this initiative is aligned with Oakland's commitment to ensuring equitable access to healthy meals and prioritizing the well-being of residents; and WHEREAS, by partnering with nonprofit and community-based organizations with a well-established history in the field of food distribution, the City can efficiently distribute the dining credits to those in need; and
WHEREAS, partnering with nonprofits and community-based organizations promotes economic resilience, contributes to economic growth, and indirectly reduces the environmental impact of unhealthy food consumption by decreasing waste and plastic usage; and WHEREAS, this distribution strategy aims to ensure equity by reaching underserved communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to accept, appropriate and oversee the distribution of $55,000 in dining credits provided by DoorDash to combat food insecurity within Oakland; and be it
2 FURTHER RESOLVED: that City Administrator shall ensure regular evaluations of the distribution process and require partner organizations to provide reports on the number of credits used, the number of individuals served, and the types of services provided.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California