Expanding Nutrition Services for People Experiencing Homelessness

Description

San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. SMMC operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County, an acute-care hospital, and long-term care facilities in San Mateo and Burlingame. San Mateo Medical Center serves the health care needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention, and without regard for ability to pay. Located within the San Mateo Medical Center is the Health Care for the Homeless and Farmworker Health Program, an administrative program operating under the joint governance of an independent Co-Applicant Board and the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. The program functions as a conduit for individuals experiencing homelessness or farmworkers along with their families to access critical health services through various touch points within San Mateo County. The touch points include San Mateo County Health (BHRS, PHPP, & SMMC) and Community-Based organizations. The program provides these services regardless of documentation or insurance status. The program’s compliance with HRSA regulations has granted SMMC Federally Qualified Health Center status. The County of San Mateo’s Health Care for the Homeless and Farmworker Health Program is seeking proposals for Expanding Nutrition Services for People Experiencing Homelessness.