Title
Request Authorization to Accept Funding from the Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire to Administer a Diaper Bank Program (Ordinance S-49746)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire to accept funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to administer a Diaper Bank Program for Phoenix residents. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
Funds provided to the City of Phoenix through this agreement will be used to administer the Diaper Bank Program. Administration will include receiving, storing, distributing, tracking and reporting 869,720 diapers and incontinence supplies for low-income families. Diapers are not only vital for children's health and well-being, but they also have substantial financial consequences for parents. Providing resources, such as diapers, can mitigate challenges caused by scarcity or non-existence of resources, which includes inconsistent childcare and low-employment rates.
Contract Term
The contract term is six months beginning March 30, 2023, through Sept. 29, 2023, with a one-year option to extend.
Financial Impact
Funds are being provided from a federal grant awarded to the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona, Inc. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.