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RE: APPROVE 1997 COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION APPLICATION AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with the 1997 Community Food and
Nutrition Application from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, to the
State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs, with terms and conditions being as stated in
said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, ex -officio Board of Social Services, that the 1997 Community Food and
Nutrition Application between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, and
the State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 22nd day of September, A.D., 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD BOUNTY, COLORADO
Geor.eBaxter, Chair
ance L. Harbert Pro em
Dal- K. Hall
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:arbara J. Kirkme er
W. H.1Ne ster
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COMMUNITY FOOD & NUTRITION PROGRAM
1997 APPLICATION
Agency:
Address:
Weld County
P.O. Box A
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Contact Person: Judy A. Griego, Director WCDSS
Federal Objective/s Grant Complies With:
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Grant Amount: $2,467.96
Telephone #:(970) 352-1551 ext 620(
a: To coordinate existing private and public food assistance resources,
whenever such coordination is determined to be inadequate, to better
serve low-income communities;
b: To assist low-income communities to identify potential sponsors of
child nutrition programs and initiate new programs in underserved and
unserved areas; and
c: To develop innovative approaches at State and local levels to meet
the nutrition needs of low-income people.
Applicant Program Description:
Weld County has utilized the Weld Food Bank, a not -for-profit agency, as the delivery
vehicle for the Community Food and Nutrition funds awarded to Weld County, for the
past six years.
The need for supplemental food has continuedto increase in Weld County. During the past
year, referrals to Weld Food Bank increased by 30% overthe previous year. The
Supplemental Mini -Box Program has worked quite well for the past several years. This
program originated locally as a means of addressing hunger in Weld County. All
referrals are made by Weld Information and Referral Services (WIRS) and the Salvation
Army, The mission of both agencies is to address homelessness and people at risk
of becoming homeless.
The mission of Weld Food Bankis to alleviate hunger and reduce food waste, by providing
an efficient, centralized system for collecting, storing and distributing food with
community support.
Funding through the Community Food and Nutrition Program will make it possible to
assist 825 people with nutritious food to supplement their diet.
The goal of the program will be to continue feeding the hungry and prevent the .waste.
of somesporadic large perishable donations.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
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eorge)E.Baxter, Chair
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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