Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application for a foundation grant in the amount estimated at TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($10,000.00) as prepared, written, and submitted by the CAA grant writer in collaboration with CAA management and submitted to the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation for the purchase of food items for the food pantry to be located at the Webb County CAA Headquarters at 111 Camino Nuevo Road; and, designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no cash match; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund.  All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.  [Requested by Guillermo Walls, CAA Director]

Issue: The Webb County Community Action Agency (WCCAA) was recently approved by the South Texas Food Bank as a food pantry site in order to serve the residents of Webb County, including the low-income, historically underserved but rapidly growing area where the WCCAA headquarters is located.

Solution: Proposed grant application will allow the WCCAA to help alleviate hunger and food insecurity for individuals and families residing in Webb County, Texas.

Result: The families and individuals experiencing hunger and food insecurity in Webb County, including those residing along Highway 359, will now have an additional resource to assist them in overcoming their struggles.

This foundation allows for the submission of 2 applications per grant cycle. 
 

Another application to the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation for the Meals on Wheels Program was approved on Monday, June 23, 2025 for the Meals on Wheels Program.