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Cincinnati Council OKs $200,000 transfer to launch Winton Hills grocery delivery pilot
Summary
Cincinnati City Council approved an emergency ordinance transferring one-time general fund reserves to pilot a grocery delivery and financial assistance program aimed at Winton Hills residents, citing food insecurity and limited transportation access; the program will be administered as part of the city's Financial Freedom blueprint.
Cincinnati City Council approved an emergency ordinance authorizing a one-time transfer from the general fund discretionary reserve to fund a grocery delivery pilot for Winton Hills.
Council member Albee introduced the item, saying the pilot has two goals: increasing grocery access and “putting dollars in pockets” to help residents pay for groceries. She said Winton Hills was chosen because its food insecurity rate is notably higher than the city average and the neighborhood has limited…
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