Agenda Item
a. Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Between DCSD and Goodr, Inc. (Not to exceed $960,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kishia K. Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the agreement between Goodr, Inc grocery stores and the DeKalb County School District for an amount not to exceed $960,000.
Why: The City of Stonecrest donated 100K to each of the 12 schools in their geographical area. Developing a school-based pantry is one of the allowable expenses identified in the agreement. Some schools are interested in creating a free, school-based grocery store for parents to serve between 125-200 families per month. Groceries will include both fresh and shelf stable items. Program will be sustained for subsequent years through grants and partnerships.
Details: Families are being impacted by the high cost of food, which directly affects a student’s ability to obtain healthy meals to fuel their brain for learning. According to Johns Hopkins Medical Center, poor nutrition may lead to increased body mass, vitamin deficiencies and chronic illnesses, in addition to anxiety and mood changes. Considering that the district is focused on meeting the needs of the whole child, a partnership with Goodr would expand the scope of services to meet the needs of families impacted by the high price of food.
Families eligible to obtain free groceries will be identified through the free and reduced meals program or extenuating circumstances and asked to register for groceries before distribution. Participating schools will be outfitted with appropriate storage, including shelving and refrigeration as needed.
Financial impact: The total cost of operating the Goodr grocery stores in all the 12 selected schools will be funded by a grant from the City of Stonecrest for an amount not to exceed $960,000.
Each of the following schools can select either basic (125 families) or standard (200 families) services to meet their communities' needs. They will also be able to identify if they would like to include household goods (detergent, napkins, etc.) in the monthly orders. Below are the GL Codes and allocated fund amounts associated with each school.
ARABIA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
580.2100.561000.19111.5030.9990.0610.125.2025
$70,000
ARABIA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
580.2100.561500.19111.5030.9990.0610.125.2025
$30,000
BROWNS MILL ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561000.19111.1380.9990.0191.126.2025
$40,000
BROWNS MILL ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561500.19111.1380.9990.0191.126.2025
$30,000
E.L. BOUIE, SR. ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561000.19111.3420.9990.0297.127.2025
$70,000
E.L. BOUIE, SR. ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561500.19111.3420.9990.0297.127.2025
$2,998
FAIRINGTON ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561000.19111.1870.9990.0375.126.2025
$70,000
FAIRINGTON ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561500.19111.1870.9990.0375.126.2025
$30,000
FLAT ROCK ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561000.19111.1860.9990.0107.126.2025
$70,000
FLAT ROCK ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561500.19111.1860.9990.0107.126.2025
$30,000
LITHONIA HIGH
580.2100.561000.19111.5570.9990.0202.125.2025
$70,000
LITHONIA HIGH
580.2100.561500.19111.5570.9990.0202.125.2025
$30,000
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. H.S.
580.2100.561000.19111.5740.9990.0103.125.2025
$70,000
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. H.S.
580.2100.561500.19111.5740.9990.0103.125.2025
$30,000
MILLER GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
580.2100.561000.19111.5640.9990.0105.125.2025
$70,000
MILLER GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
580.2100.561500.19111.5640.9990.0105.125.2025
$30,000
MURPHEY CANDLER ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561000.19111.1460.9990.4052.123.2025
$70,000
MURPHEY CANDLER ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561500.19111.1460.9990.4052.123.2025
$30,000
PANOLA WAY ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561000.19111.3090.9990.0188.126.2025
$70,000
PANOLA WAY ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561500.19111.3090.9990.0188.126.2025
$30,000
SALEM MIDDLE
580.2100.561000.19111.5690.9990.0291.126.2025
$70,000
SALEM MIDDLE
580.2100.561500.19111.5690.9990.0291.126.2025
$30,000
STONEVIEW ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561000.19111.4250.9990.4068.126.2025
$70,000
STONEVIEW ELEMENTARY
580.2100.561500.19111.4250.9990.4068.126.2025
$30,000
Contact: Dr. Kishia K. Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-1913
Mrs. Denise Revels, Director of Wrap Around and Student Support Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-2011
Effective: October 1, 2024
Status: Pending approval by General Counsel
Dekalb County Schools x Goodr Grocery Store 8/14/24, 3:46 PM
Goodr Grocery Store
Prepared for Dekalb County Schools
by Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Goodr
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Jasmine Crowe-Houston
Founder & CEO
Goodr
Hey Denise,
Thank you for considering Goodr as a partner to combat food insecurity. We're
on a mission to end hunger and food waste. Partnering with Dekalb County
Schools through our Hunger Solutions, will bring high-quality, culturally sensitive
food to the people who need it most. We're excited to continue our long-term
relationship and look forward to making a significant impact together in Atlanta
communities.
The Dekalb County Schools - Goodr Grocery Store
Dekalb County Schools and Goodr are teaming up to launch a Goodr Grocery Store
in Dekalb County. The goal is to serve hundreds of students and families
experiencing food insecurity groceries to support them.
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Goodr’s Grocery Store experience allows families and individuals alike to shop for
groceries with dignity minus the price tag. Students, Seniors, and Families can walk
through Goodr's brick-and-mortar store to receive free groceries filling up a
reusable grocery bag including items like fresh produce, eggs, bread, milk, shelf-
stable items, and other locally procured groceries.
Goodr will also provide an impact report and content captured at the Goodr
Grocery Store.
"During 2021 NBA All-Star weekend, we served
over 3,000 families providing over 1 million
meals."
Annie Horn
Social Responsibility Program Manager, The National Basketball Association (NBA)
Proposed Budget
Let us know which package you'd like.
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The Store is open for 8 months for the 2024-2025
School Year.
Basic Standard
125 Visits per 200 Visits per
Month Month
$60,59 $85,00
8.00 0.00
Select Select
Design and buildout of Design and buildout of
Grocery Store site Grocery Store site
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Recommended Size: Recommended Size:
200-300 sq ft 250-400 sq ft
Groceries like fresh Groceries like fresh
produce, eggs, choice produce, eggs, choice
of milk, meat, bread, of milk, meat, bread,
and shelf-stable food and shelf-stable food
items items
Goodr delivers Goodr delivers
groceries regurlarly to groceries regurlarly to
keep store stocked to keep store stocked to
account for monthly account for monthly
visitors visitors
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YEARLY
Enhanced Options $16,617.00
Description Quantity Price
Add Household Items + 150 Visits $16,617.00 / year
Toiletries
Total Recurring $16,617.00 / year
Total Due Today $0.00
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