The average age of those being served by the congregate program is now 73 and for the home delivered meals program it is nearly 78. Eligibility Persons who are 60 years of age or older, and their spouses of any age, may participate in the nutrition program. Particular attention is given to establish sites in multipurpose senior centers, schools, and churches. Where possible providers arrange for transportation to meal sites and provide outreach efforts to others so the maximum number of eligible individuals may participate. Each meal is to assure a minimum of one-third the daily recommended dietary allowance.
Providers are to furnish special menus to meet particular dietary needs of the elderly.
Congregate Nutritional Services provide meals in a group setting. Participants are provided an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the meal. Project facilities and operations conform to health and safety standards and provide safe, wholesome, and nutritious meal services. Home-delivered Nutritional Services are available to people age 60 or older who are homebound by reason of illness, incapacitation, disability, or are otherwise isolated. Spouses of such persons, regardless of age or condition, may also receive home-delivered meals, if according to criteria determined by the area agency receipt of the meal is in the best interest of the homebound older person.