HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10217 - 2026/02/23RESOLUTION NO. 10217
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING up to $25,000 FOR FOOD SHELF ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, the City Council at their October 27, 2025, Council meeting and
November 3, 2025, workshop discussed food insecurity as a result of the federal
government shutdown resulting in a disruption of SNAP benefits; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of that discussion, individuals worked with Manna Market
to set up a drive -through food shelf on Sunday November 2, 2025, with 200+ families
being served; and,
WHEREAS, council discussed at the November workshop a desire and consensus
to provide $20,000 to help fund Ralph Reeder and $4,500 for Manna Market which will
provide a weekly Sunday drive -through food shelf through the end of the year; and,
WHEREAS, that funding support to Ralph Reeder and Manna Market made a
demonstrable impact upon community members suffering hardships; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council at their December 9, 2025, Council meeting approved
an additional $7,200 to provide support for January and February, and based on the past
two months of the drive thru distribution, there remains a substantive need to continue
providing food to those in need, and
WHEREAS, this is a non- budgeted item and an increase of $25,000 is needed for
the General Fund budget, account number 100-4700-3900.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council
approves up to $25,000 in food shelf assistance and an increase to the General Fund
budget.
Adopted this 23rd Day of February 2026_
ATTEST:
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Nyle/fikmgff, City Administrator
(SEAL)
The mou:rui�j View Vision
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