Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: September 30, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Angela Chestang, Manager, Citizens’ Commission for Children Division
PHONE: 407-836-6541
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Y27-2145, Provision of Community Services
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Contract Y27-2145, Provision of Community Services, with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Inc., in the total contract award amount of $1,250,000 for a one year term. ([Community and Family Services Department Citizens’ Commission for Children Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This agreement establishes the Orange County Food Distribution Initiative, designed to increase access to nutritious food for Orange County residents experiencing food insecurity. Through collaboration among the Orange County Mayor’s Office, County Commissioners, and participating partner agencies, the initiative will help address barriers to food access and reduce the number of families who go without reliable access to nutritious meals. The performance period is upon contract execution through September 30, 2027.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 0001-000-062-2540-8610.
APPROVALS:
This contract will be supported with funding allocated to the Citizens’ Commission for Children to address an identified community need. The Citizens’ Commission for Children concurs with this funding recommendation.
REMARKS:
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part 1, Chapter 17, Article III, Section 17-286 – Application and Exclusions, agreements between the Board and nonprofit organizations are excluded from competitive procurement requirements.
According to Second Harvest, approximately one in seven Orange County residents experience food insecurity. Among children, that figure increases to approximately one in five, largely due to persistent economic challe...
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