LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 16-1781    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 7/11/2016 In control: Health Department
On agenda: 9/19/2016 Final action: 9/19/2016
Title: Vote on a request to accept $2,000 Share Our Strength Grant Funds
Attachments: 1. $2,000 Share Our Strength Grant Funds

Title

Vote on a request to accept $2,000 Share Our Strength Grant Funds                                                                                                                                                   

Abstract

Action Requested: Vote on a request to accept $2,000 Share Our Strength Grant Funds.

                     

Introduction & Background: Funds will be utilized to lead Cooking Matters at the Store, grocery store tours in the community.  Tours are intended for low-income children and adults, and must be offered at no charge to all participants.

Funds are intended to help the Chatham County Public Health Department reach a minimum of 200 (Two Hundred) participants with Cooking Matters at Store tours to be completed by 5/31/2017.

                     

Discussion & Analysis: The Chatham County Public Health Department must submit a report on the grocery tours, including participation numbers and tour schedule within 7 (seven) days of each tour, and, narrative updates may be required.

The Program Coordinator is required to participate or view a series of trainings to support the Chatham County Public Health Department’s efforts in leading Cooking Matters at the Store programming.

 

                     

Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Required.

                     

Recommendation: Vote on a Request to Approve $2,000 Share Our Strength Grant Funds.