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Council approves CDBG subrecipient agreement to reimburse Terrebonne food bank for surge costs
Summary
The council authorized a CDBG subrecipient agreement with Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank to reimburse added food and labor costs tied to increased local food insecurity; members asked staff to clarify whether the $100,000 is one-time or annual and how it relates to an $8.1 million program pool.
The Terrebonne Parish Council voted to authorize the parish president to enter a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreement with Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank to reimburse additional food and labor expenses tied to increased food insecurity.
Miss Chauvin moved the resolution and Mr. Babin seconded. During committee discussion, members asked whether the $100,000 reimbursement was a repeat of prior agreements and whether the broader $300,000 reference represented an annual commitment. Staff (Candace and Kelly) explained that this agreement follows earlier budget amendments and would mirror reimbursement processes used with the afterschool program: the food bank will request reimbursement rather than receiving funds up front. Staff also clarified the grant and timing: the reimbursement covers the remainder of 2026 (term noted as March 1–December 31, 2026) and connects to an $8.1 million program income allocation the parish is managing with state restrictions. Any future increases in the agreement would require council approval and separate budget amendments.
Council members asked staff to confirm whether some amounts were recurring or one-time, whether the parish can carry funds year-to-year, and to return with clearer language on funding sources. Staff said the agreement itself covers a specified amount for 2026 and that additional allocations would need separate council action.
The council recorded the motion as passed. Staff will provide follow-up clarification on whether the $300,000 pool represents a multi-year commitment or a one-time allocation and on how matching or carryover rules apply under the grant.
