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Committee forwards $2.03 million United Way contract for emergency food assistance
Summary
The committee moved a contract with United Way of Greater Cleveland not to exceed $2,034,158 to the full council. Hunger Network and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank described continued elevated demand, a FEMA funding gap and plans to seek grants and donations to cover an estimated $110,000 shortfall.
The Healthy Human Services and Aging Committee voted Dec. 3 to advance a county contract with United Way of Greater Cleveland authorizing up to $2,034,158 for fiscal-agent services and emergency food purchases from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2027.
Marcos Cortez of the Department of Health and Human Services said United Way will serve as fiscal agent to distribute and oversee county funds to affiliated hunger centers, purchase food and hygiene supplies through the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and…
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