Food Access for Seniors Funding Request Recommended for Denial

United Way sought $10,000 in 2027 county support for its Food Access for Seniors program, but Administration recommends denial due to lack of clear statutory authority for appropriations to a church-operated food pantry. The proposal is acknowledged as serving a public purpose despite the legal constraint.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$10,000

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

2027 discretionary appropriation request

Renewal

New 2027 request with no prior county appropriation; no renewal possible absent statutory authority.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Freeborn County Commissioner Workshop AgendaPacket 2026-08-11

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by Freeborn County?

United Way – Food Access for Seniors was awarded this government contract by Freeborn County, as recorded on August 8, 2026. The contract value is $10,000.

How much is the United Way – Food Access for Seniors contract with Freeborn County worth?

The United Way – Food Access for Seniors contract with Freeborn County is valued at $10,000.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Freeborn County Commissioner Workshop AgendaPacket 2026-08-11 (AgendaPacket), dated August 8, 2026 from Freeborn County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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