Service Title: Congregate Meals

Definition: Provision of nutritious meals in a congregate site.  Nutrition services are provided to assist older Americans to live independently by promoting better health through improved nutrition and reduced isolation through a program coordinated with other supportive services.

As outlined in the Older Americans Act, the purposes of Title III-C funds are to reduce hunger and food insecurity; to promote socialization of older individuals; and to promote the health and well-being of older individuals to gain access to nutrition and other disease prevention and health promotion services to delay the onset of adverse health conditions resulting from poor nutritional health or sedentary behavior.

1. Service Activities Which May Be Funded Include:
   a) Preparation of meals;
   b) Service of Meals;
   c) Transport of Meals;
   d) Nutrition Education, Nutrition Counseling;
   e) Outreach; and
   f) Other Nutrition Services as Appropriate Based on the Needs of Meal Recipients.
2. Unit of Service: Each meal provided to an eligible person constitutes one unit of service.
3. Service Standards:  Reserved (Please refer to complete standard)