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County staff says nonprofit food pantry qualifies for $40,000 planning grant for annex relocation work
Summary
County staff said GEMS (a nonprofit food pantry) qualifies for a $40,000 State Employees' Credit Union Foundation grant to support engineering and architectural work at a relocated site; county staff offered technical assistance for the application.
County staff reported progress on nonprofit relocation and facility improvements: the State Employees'Credit Union Foundation offers a grant of up to $40,000 available to nonprofit organizations for capacity-building, and county staff said GEMS (a local nonprofit food pantry) appears eligible.
Staff said the funds could be used for engineering and architectural services at the existing GEMS building to plan a loading dock, freezer space and a sheltered portico for weather protection. Staff said they have been in touch with a GEMS representative (Vanessa Truman) to help assemble the required documentation, including bylaws and incorporation paperwork, and that foundation staff in Raleigh were supportive during a recent Zoom call.
Separately, staff briefed the board on progress for security fencing and a generator (work "getting close"), and on transportation system budget items where enterprise fund performance remains positive.
No formal action was taken on the grant assistance; staff will work with GEMS on the application materials.
