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Report regarding a 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. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a 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 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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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In fiscal year 2026-27, 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. 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. The program serves an average of 150 students each day. These programs provide safe, enriching environments where children can learn, grow, and build positive connections with peers. 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.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds received from the CACFP program will be used to amend the Library Departme...
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