CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



  Agenda Date:        November 21, 2022

  Action Required:    Approval and Appropriation

  Presenter:          Chris Carr, Management Specialist II

  Staff Contacts:     Chris Carr, Management Specialist II
                      Dana Kasler, Director of Parks and Recreation

  Title:              Approving and appropriating grant funds for Virginia Department of
                      Education Special Nutrition Program - Child and Adult Care Food
                      Program - $50,000 (1 of 2 readings)


Background
The City of Charlottesville, through Parks and Recreation, has received approval for a
reimbursement of up to $50,000 from the Virginia Department of Education Special Nutrition Program
to provide free dinner to children 18 and under attending our drop-in afterschool programs through
their Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Discussion
Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will operate an afterschool meals program for 36 weeks, during
the regular school year. There are currently 4 locations, Friendship Court, Greenstone on 5th, South
First Street, and Westhaven Community Centers that serve children 18 years and under. The
reimbursement will cover the costs of a nutritious dinner at these locations, which also have an
educational/enrichment component. Dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 pm at the various
community centers. Most of the children served receive free or reduced meals during the school
year. Over 400 children will be served each week during the school year. The dinners are purchased
through the City of Charlottesville School Food Service. The Parks and Recreation Department pays
the bills to the City of Charlottesville Food Service and is then reimbursed by the Virginia Department
of Education Special Nutrition Programs.

Alignment with City Council's Vision and Strategic Plan
Approval of this agenda item aligns directly with Council’s vision for Charlottesville to be America’s
Healthiest City and it contributes to Goal 2 of the Strategic Plan - Healthy and Safe City. Children will
receive a nutritious dinner, hopefully replacing a meal that did not exist or providing a healthier
balanced option for them.

Community Engagement
N/A
Budgetary Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. The funds will be appropriated, expensed, and reimbursed
to a Grants Fund. There is no required local match for this program.

Recommendation
Staff recommends approval and appropriation of funds,

Alternatives
If money is not appropriated, the free dinner program will not be offered to youth, most of whom
receive free or reduced meals during the school year.

Attachments
1.   Resolution_VA Department of Education After School Meals Program Appropriation $50,000