2016-597-E Finance - Orange Congregations in Mission - Samaritan Relief Ministry - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:A3E0213B-1DCD-43A3-9C41-A2EC55A8CA94 t A - continued Provider's Outside Agency Application MAIN APPLICATION c) Describe the local need or problem to be addressed in relation to the Consolidated Plan or other community priorities (i.e. Council/Board Goals). Cite local data to support the need for this program and the population being served. The Samaritan Relief Ministry provides food and emergency financial assistance (rent, utilities, pharmacy) for people living in northern Orange County. Over the years, as the community has grown, the need for emergency assistance has grown. For historical perspective, in 1990, there were 94,232 people living in Orange County. That year the Samaritan Relief Ministry assisted 4,327 people, 3,009 of those were assisted with food; 3% of the people in Orange County received food assistance from the OCIM food pantry. In 2014, there were 140,420 people living in Orange County. That year the Samaritan Relief Ministry assisted 10,948 individuals, 8,946 of those received assistance from the OCIM food pantry; 6% of the population in Orange County received food assistance from the OCIM food pantry. There is an unknown factor regarding changes to the FNS Benefits (Food Stamp) program. To quote a News and Observer article from 1/9/2016, `According to Nancy Coston, director of Orange County Social Services, her staff has to speak with 700 people who are affected (by these changes.) They have to determine "who's working, who's in school, and we can't tell that without interviewing them all."'The article goes on to say, 'it is unclear at this time how many people will lose their food stamp benefits and need to turn to food banks, which expect more demand for emergency food supplies because of the change.' d) Describe the population to be served or the area to benefit and indicate how you will identify beneficiaries. Orange Congregations in Mission's Samaritan Relief Ministry provides emergency groceries as well as financial assistance for rent, utilities, and pharmacy to people living within the geographical boundaries of the Orange County School District. This area is primarily rural, with Hillsborough being the largest municipality. The Chapel Hill/Carrboro area is served by the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services. The Samaritan Relief Ministry is a referral-based program. Various Orange County departments, school social workers, pastors, mental health programs, and local non-profits make referrals for their clients who are in need of the services this program offers. e) Who specifically will carry out the activities and in what location will they be carried out? The program manger (or trained volunteer) receives referrals from the various Orange County agencies and congregations. An "order form" is generated and daily pantry volunteers pack groceries. When financial assistance is requested, the program manager either calls in a commitment or writes a check directly to the vendor. All transactions take place at the Orange Congregations in Mission building in Hillsborough. f) Describe specifically the period over which the activities will be carried out, the frequency with which the activities will be carried out, and the frequency with which services will be delivered. Include an implementation timeline. The Samaritan Relief Ministry is open year-round, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; households are able to receive food from the pantry a total of seven times during a 12- month period. As long as a request is not made twice in one week, the time between food referrals does not matter. Financial assistance has a maximum amount (usually $100) available every six months. g) Provide a bulleted list of other agencies, if any, with which your agency coordinates/collaborates to accomplish or enhance the Projected Results in the Program(s) to be funded. For each, give specific examples of the coordinated/collaborative efforts. • Orange County Department of Social Services: The Samaritan Relief Ministry receives referrals for individuals and families needing food and emergency financial assistance. Main Application 5/25/2016 9:39:17 AM .. of 22