March 8, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners allowed during their February 22, 2023 meeting, for the Shelby County Jail to accept certain food donations.
Don Moore, Shelby County Jail Administrator, spoke with the Shelby County Commissioners about receiving food donations for the jail to help reduce costs. He reminded the commissioners he spoke with the in November 2022 about the rising cost of food and that he would be seeking ways to lower the expense.
“Food’s going up, prices are going up, eggs were over $80 a week on eggs and the number of inmates that we’re housing none of that’s going away,” said Moore.
Moore named an egg farm (MPS) that is donating 30 dozen eggs a week, which is slated to make an $80 a week impact. He also has spoken to local farmers about donating beef and Moore stated Panola Packing could handle the slaughter. Tyson has also donated chicken.
A motion carried to approve accepting donated food products that are USDA approved.
Larry Joe Eaves addressed the court about his concerns the local County Government Offices should patronize local businesses instead of giving preferential treatment to businesses based outside of Shelby County and who pay little to no taxes in the county.
The commissioners listened to his concerns and received a policy from another county Eaves offered for review.
The meeting went into an executive session at 10:06am and returned to open session at 10:51am.
With no action to be taken following executive session the meeting adjourned at 10:52am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Pay weekly expenses. 2. Shelby County Jail to accept donated food products that are USDA approved. 3. Adjourn.
