COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH
ARPA UPDATE
Sto ckto n Ci ty Cou nci l
Ag en da Item 15.1
Ju ly 9, 2024
During the pandemic, Nonprofits and other community-based organizations werecalled upon by the City to serve those most in need, while oftentimes facingsignificant reductions in revenue streams.Through funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Councilauthorized the development of a Community Support Grant Program (Motion2022-11-15-1205).The City issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) offering a one-time grant toeligible organizations providing programs, services, or activities that respond toand mitigate the various COVID-19 related community impacts.$2.6 million in total was awarded to 34 nonprofits in November 2022.Contracts were executed as organizations were able to provide the requiredinformation.
Background
Thought Partner ProgramBarrier Removal • Secure Temporary Housing• Secure Reliable Transportation• Prevent Homelessness through Rent Support• Prevent Utilities shutoff through Utility SupportHealth Services•Monthly Food Distribution of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables•Mobile Clinic • provides accessible healthcare and education•Case Management• serving over 50 families and over 100 individualsMental Health Support•Empowered Women of Excellence• Monthly women’s support group•Your Inner Peace Counseling & Wellness• Partnership that provides Counseling Referrals
The EFB is grateful for the sustained support of our Programs.Through the Community Support Grant Nutrition Educators and staff:• Our Fresh Produce Program distribution increased by 520,623 poundsover the previous year, reaching a total distribution of 1,646,382 pounds offresh produce.• 12 sites were added to our Mobile Farmer’s Market Program, bringingfresh produce distribution, nutrition education and coaching, live cookingdemonstrations, and in-person contact to 84 sites and 29,226 recipientsover the last year.• In-person Nutrition Education and independent living demonstrations andinstruction, by our degreed Nutrition Educators, are administered directly inthe dining room at St. Mary’s Community Services.• We work with several partners weekly to distribute nutrition-dense foods inHomeless Encampments. Our partners includeSJ County Public Health,Gospel Center Rescue Mission, St. Mary’s Community Services, CommunityMedical Centers, and the Salvation Army.