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Resolution authorizing the renewal of a grant for federal Child and Adult Care Food Program funds, administered by the California Department of Social Services, in an amount not to exceed $41,327 to support Library and Parks and Recreation after-school program snacks and amending the Library Department’s fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget via Budget Amendment Number 27.027.
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WHEREAS, the Library’s Gene Mullin Community Learning Center has been awarded funds in an amount not to exceed $41,327 to support and coordinate several Library and Parks and Recreation after-school snack programs as part of after-school homework and enrichment programs supporting Title I elementary school students; and
WHEREAS, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funds provide daily nutritious snacks to children participating in after-school youth programs serving students from Los Cerritos Elementary School, Martin Elementary School, and Spruce Elementary School in South San Francisco, serving an average of 150 students each day; and
WHEREAS, CACFP-funded snacks help address food insecurity during critical after-school hours and ensure students have access to the nourishment needed to fully participate in educational and enrichment activities; and
WHEREAS, grant funds received from the CACFP program will be used to amend the Library Department’s fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 Operating Budget and receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing or matching funding; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of this funding will contribute to City Council’s Priorities Action Plan under the major focus area of “Welcoming and Connected Community” by supporting youth programs that improve learning and health outcomes; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the renewal of a grant for federal CACFP funds to support after-school snack programs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the renewal of...
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