In New Jersey, federal reimbursement for meal service in adult day care centers is provided through the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. Reimbursement rates are determined for each meal type. They are based on the need of enrolled participants. The level of need is established by collecting information about household size and gross income for each enrolled participant. Payments are made based on monthly claims for reimbursement which report the number of meals served the preceding month.
Advance payments are also available to help cash flow.
Sponsors may also choose to receive surplus commodities which are items which USDA has stockpiled beyond the normal storage capacity. They include items such as beef, chicken, cheese, butter, flour, fruit, beans, rice, oats, honey and nuts. Sponsors who opt for surplus commodities receive about 12 cents less for each lunch and dinner served. However, they often receive twice that amount in food value. The AFP is available to all eligible participants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.