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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING FOOD VOUCHERS BETWEEN UNITED AGAINST POVERTY, INC. AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is entered into as of the _day of 0 r,,6k.z✓ , 2023, by and between UNITED AGAINST POVERTY, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation and a 501(c)3 corporation ("UP"), and INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, political subdivision of the state of Florida ("IRCGOV"), (collectively the "Parties", each a '.Party"). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, UP was formed under Chapter 617, Florida Statutes, and is a Florida corporation organized to provide food assistance, crisis support, education and other services on a not-for-profit basis; WHEREAS, UP is a non-profit anti -poverty organization that operates The UP Center located at 1400 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. WHEREAS, IRCGOV provides access to food pantry products that are specifically targeted to assist a population that aligns with persons served at the UP Center. WHEREAS, the partners herein desire to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding setting forth the services to be provided by a collaborative agreement between IRCGOV and the UP Center: Section 1: History of Relationship 1. IRCGOV has expressed an interest in partnering with UP to provide food products through UP's Member Share Grocery Program to eligible individuals. Section II: Roles and Responsibilities 1. IRCGOV will identify individuals seeking assistance with the food insecurity and will refer them to the UP Center during regular business hours. 2. IRCGOV will oversee the distribution of food vouchers to individuals and families. These vouchers, provided in $10 denominations, represent approximately $30 worth of grocery items typically available in a grocery store. Each voucher will be stamped with the UP name and address to indicate their exclusive use. The necessary stamp will be supplied to IRCGOV by UP. Additionally, IRCGOV-referred individuals or families will be required to complete a membership application and be entered into the UP database system to enable checkout at the registers. UP will process the food vouchers, redeemed at the register, complied on a monthly basis and invoiced to IRCGOV for reimbursement. The invoice will include supporting documentation.