NUTRITION ACCESS
Congregate Meals
The Congregate Meals program is provided under the guidelines of Title III C-1 of the Older Americans Act and is defined as meals served in a congregate setting, which includes a meal providing a minimum of thirty-three and one third percent (33 1/3%) of the Dietery Reference Intakes, and that complies with the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, provides nutrition and health promotion education, nutrition risk screening, and opportunities for socialization.
Home Delivered Meals
The Home Delivered Meals program is provided under the guidelines of Title III C-2 of the Older Americans Act and is defined as meals provided to homebound older individuals providing a minimum of thirty-three and one third percent (33 1/3%) of the Dietery Reference Intakes, and that complies with the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, nutrition and health promotion and nutrition risk screening.