PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The Commissioners Court approved a no-cost agreement with the Houston Food Bank to provide groceries to former foster youth aged 18 and older through the Food Bank's Food Scholarship Program.

What it means for you

Former foster youth who are at least 18 years old will be able to receive groceries through the Houston Food Bank's Food Scholarship Program under this partnership.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?former foster youth at least eighteen years of ageLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the October 16, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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