Cleveland Updates Partner Name for Youth Food Access Program
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency ordinance, File No. 754-2026, to correct the legal name of a partner organization involved in a local youth workforce development initiative. The legislation amends Ordinance No. 119-2026 to change the name of "Elements of Internal Movement Eternal Pull Inc." to "Elements of Internal Movement Eternal Pull."
What's in the file
The ordinance updates the official records for the "Cultivating Cleveland’s Next Generation" (CCNG) program, a youth workforce development project focused on food sovereignty and civic engagement. This program is supported by funds from Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign, which the Department of Public Health uses to contract with agencies such as East 66th Street Services Inc. and Elements of Internal Movement Eternal Pull.
According to the 754-2026-Legislative Summary, the program utilizes these funds to support "Food Access Navigators"—Cleveland youth who use their lived experiences to help connect peers and families to resources like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
The program includes the following specific goals and details:
- Hire and train 4 youth Food Access Navigators to share information about SNAP and WIC.
- Host or table at up to 16 educational and outreach events across all Cleveland wards.
- Connect with at least 80 Cleveland families regarding food assistance programs.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contract Amount | $24,000.00 |
| Navigator Pay Rate | $15/hour |
| Navigator Weekly Hours | up to 5 hours/week |
| Program Duration | 40 weeks |
| Program Term | March 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027 |
Who may be affected
- Department of Public Health: Acts as a core partner for the CCNG program and manages the funds.
- Cleveland Youth: Serve as Food Access Navigators to gain professional and personal development.
- Cleveland Families: Receive connections to food assistance resources like SNAP and WIC.
- East 66th Street Services Inc. and Elements of Internal Movement Eternal Pull: Act as contracted agencies providing food, materials, and program management.
Status and timeline
- February 9, 2026: Ordinance No. 119-2026 was originally passed.
- June 26, 2026: The Director of Public Health requested passage under suspension to correct the organization's name.
- July 9, 2026: The emergency ordinance (754-2026) was introduced and passed.
Residents can verify all information regarding this name change and the underlying grant program by reviewing the official records at the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 754-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 8, 2026
Official documents
- 754-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Amend Ord 119-2026 to change name to Elements of Internal Movement Pull
- 754-2026-Legislative Summary- No Kid Hungry Grant Amending Name
- 754-2026 FP letter
- 754-2026 File 119-2026-B-Amendment
- FINAL VERSION City Record July 24, 2026 - Page 25