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Landover Hills council approves $250 holiday food gift card program
Summary
The Town Council voted unanimously to reenact a holiday Food Gift Card Program, offering a $250 card per household on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last; funding will come from the town investment account and staff will publicize the application process.
The Landover Hills Town Council voted to reenact a Food Gift Card Program for town residents on Nov. 3, approving a $250 gift card per household for distribution during the holiday season while funding remains available.
Councilmember Oral Grant moved to reenact the program; Councilmember Julio Murillo seconded. According to the minutes, all present voted in favor. The council specified that applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and that the program will be funded from the town investment account. The minutes state "one application per household." A flyer will be sent to residents and posted on social media with application details.
Why it matters: the program directs town funds to short-term household food assistance during the holiday season and sets administrative rules for distribution. The council's approval sets an implementation task for staff to publicize the application process and manage distribution within the town's fiscal constraints.
Next steps: staff will finalize application materials, publish the flyer and accept applications until funds are exhausted.
