2018-550-E DSS - OCIM outside agency agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: EBOFBDBE -FD15- 4428- 899B- 19A867F94OCC O Orange County Schools: Social workers refer students and their families for food. O Private and Charter Schools: These schools are becoming more active in collecting food for the pantry. O Area Congregations: Pastors of OCIM member congregations make referrals for food and financial support for people within these congregations. Food referrals are available to people who are initially unaware of Orange County Department of Social Services and choose to go to churches for help. Many donations to the Samaritan Relief Ministry food pantry come through monthly food collections as well as general donations to the Samaritan Relief Ministry. Many of the Samaritan Relief Ministry volunteers come from member congregations. O Orange County Sheriff's Office: The Sheriffs Office held a fan drive this summer and OCIM received many fans to distribute to people in need. ® Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC: The Samaritan Relief Ministry receives food at low or no cost. v PORCH Chapel Hill & Hillsborough: The Samaritan Relief Ministry pantry receives monthly donations of non - perishable food items from local neighborhoods. 0 Food Lion Stores: Local Food Lion stores donate `pulled" or "near date" produce, meat and bakery goods. They also provide food through the sale of their "Holiday's without Hunger" boxes. ® Weaver Street Market: Through special fundraising campaigns, the pantry receives weekly deliveries of fresh eggs, produce, butter and cheese. Program Description (3 pages OR LESS) Please provide the following information about the proposed program: d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address a Town /County priority /goal? The Samaritan Relief Ministry provides groceries and financial assistance for rent, utilities, and prescription medication for families and individuals living in northern Orange County. This program aligns with Orange County's Coal 1: ,Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and promotes the well -being of all county residents. e] Describe the community need or problem to be addressed in relation to the Chapel F;i {! Human Services !Needs Assessment, Orange Counbl BOCC Goals and Priorities, Town of Chapel l ill Council Goals, _Carrhoro_ Board Priorities, or other community priorities (i.e. Council/Board Goals). Reference local data (using the provided links, Le. Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment) to support the need for this program. 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 1980, there were 94,232 people living in Orange PpnrrrAnn rKIF:nunnATinnr 1/9.7/9018 R•QR-4.d AAA P -, ;