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AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ANDALE FOR DELIVERY OF USDA COMMODITIES.
Presented by: Annette Graham, LSCSW, Director, Sedgwick County Department on Aging.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign.
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This contract allows for the distribution of USDA-donated commodities to the City of Andale. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is available to anyone who meets income guidelines. It has been successful in helping low income persons in rural areas meet their nutritional needs. Community agencies are available within the City of Wichita, and a few organizations are available outside the city limits to coordinate distribution of commodities. Our responsibility is to coordinate volunteer pickup of the commodities reports and compile and submit monthly reports to the Kansas Department for Children and Families.
Alternatives: None
Financial Considerations: No additional funds are requested. Mileage is granted for the volunteers and is reimbursed from Kansas Department for Children and Families. 34021-254 Aging Case Mgmt. - Medicaid
Legal Considerations: The current Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) availability may be found in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and P.L. 112-55. Authorizing federal legislation includes: Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act of 1933; Section 32 of the Agricultural Act of 1935; Agricultural Act of 1949; Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973; and the Emergency Food Assistant Act of 1983. Specific requirements are listed in each applicable contract. Approval is by simple majority vote.
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Outside Attendees: None
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