New Food Card Program Proposed for Ward 2 Residents
Cleveland City Council is considering a proposal to launch a food assistance initiative specifically for residents in Ward 2. Under the proposed emergency ordinance, Ord. No. 1155-2026, the Director of the Department of Community Development would partner with NuPoint Community Development Corporation to provide food cards to eligible residents.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes an agreement between the Department of Community Development and NuPoint Community Development Corporation to support the health, wellness, and general welfare of the community. The program intends to distribute food cards to eligible City of Cleveland residents using funds from the Ward 2 Neighborhood Equity Funds.
NuPoint Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization that has served the Union Miles and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods since 1981, focusing on community growth, housing, and business development About - NuPoint CDC.
Who may be affected
- Ward 2 residents who meet eligibility requirements
- Department of Community Development
- NuPoint Community Development Corporation
Status and timeline
The emergency ordinance was introduced on September 17, 2026, and is currently listed as "Agenda Ready" for City Council.
Residents can verify all details regarding this proposal by reviewing the official record for Ord. No. 1155-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 1155-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 16, 2026
Official documents
- 1155-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Ward 2 food distribution program 2026 legislation
- FINAL VERSION City Record October 2, 2026 Page 176