HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-229MEMORANDUM 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").
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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.
3. UP will manage the processing of food vouchers when they are redeemed at the
register. This information will be compiled on a monthly basis, and UP will provide
IRCGOV with an invoice for reimbursement. The invoice will be accompanied by
supporting documentation to ensure transparency and accuracy in the reimbursement
process.
4. UP will provide the membership application to IRCGOV for the referred
individual/family to complete prior to utilizing the Member Share Grocery Program as a
convenience. UP employs staff that can assist with the application process should that
be necessary.
Section III: Commitment to Partnership
1. This agreement is limited to UP's facilities in Vero Beach, FL, located at 1400 27th St.
Vero Beach, FL 32960 and 1050 Old Dixie Hwy SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed by and between the partners as follows:
IRCGOV will create food vouchers and provide to eligible participants who will have the ability
to utilize the Member Share Grocery Program located at 1400 27th St. Vero Beach, Florida
32960 and 1050 Old Dixie Hwy SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962.
UP will compile the food vouchers utilized by the eligible participants on a monthly
basis and submit an invoice for reimbursement to IRCGOV.
We, the undersigned, have read and agree with this MOU. Further, we have reviewed
the proposed project and approve it.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the County and United Against Poverty, Inc. have caused
these presents to be executed in their names, the day and year first above written.
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a Florida not for profit corporation
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Attest: Ryan L. Butler,
Clerk of Court and Comptroller
By:
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
William K. DeBraal
County Attorney
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF
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Jo H. Edr&n
Chairman
BCC Approved: October 17 , 2:(32:3�� �F` •'
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John A. Titkanich, Jr.
County Administrator