Court approves $55,000 local grant to help home-delivered meals provider qualify for state funding

The commissioners approved a resolution authorizing San Patricio County to provide a $55,000 cash grant to Community Action Corporation of South Texas, enabling the nonprofit to meet a local-grant requirement and apply for the Texas Department of Agriculture's 2027 Home Delivery Meal Grant. The resolution, approved by unanimous vote, certifies the organization provides meals to homebound residents who are elderly or have disabilities and that the county has reviewed its accounting system for eligibility.

After the court read the resolution, a representative accepted the document and thanked commissioners: "This really is important for the senior citizens of San Patricio County," the representative said, expressing appreciation for long-standing county support. Commissioners noted the grant period will run from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2027, and that the county's action is required by program rules as a condition of eligibility for state funds.