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CITY ager Services Well-being as we age MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING between HOMAGE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM and CITY OF EVERETT The purpose of this agreement is to set forth the essential elements of a cooperative working relationship between the parties to enhance the provision of nutrition to eligible seniors. As a grantee to the Title IIIC Nutrition Program for the Elderly,the Senior Nutrition Program is designed to provide a meal that meets specified nutrition standards to older adults 60 years of age and older,and other eligible persons(see item#1 below). The goal is to assist these adults and improve their health through proper nutrition and nutrition education. This agreement will be effective through December 2020 and may be extended,revised,or amended in writing with 30 days notice. To achieve the above,Homage Senior Nutrition Program will: 1. Provide food in sufficient quantity to serve an average of 60 nutritionally sound meals per day,5 days per week to eligible seniors, their spouses,and any younger disabled adults who reside in the same house and accompany the eligible person to the meal site. 2. Provide shelf stable foods sufficient to serve 3 meals to an average of 60 individuals. Meals will be used for emergencies only. 3. Provide staff to prepare meals,clean up,and oversee volunteers.Staff will serve as the Person in Charge as defined by the Snohomish Health District. 4. Distribute certified menus each month at least two weeks prior to service. Special menus and theme days will be included on a regular basis. 5. Provide recipes for menued items. Provide copy of Homage Nutrition Standard Operating Procedures for congregate sites. 6. Upon request,provide technical assistance in securing major food preparation,storage,and clean-up equipment. 7. Provide paper goods and supplies as follows in proportion to the number of meals: napkins bleach plastic wrap straws liquid detergent aluminum foil dish machine compound disposable bowls and plates as required by the menu 8. Provide regular training for staff and volunteers on food handling,operation of the meal site,and other pertinent topics. 9. Provide group nutrition education on a schedule as mutually agreed upon. 10. Provide special event menus as requested by the center upon approval of the Senior Dining Program Manager. If requested,procure and deliver foods for special events.All such items will be billed at cost+ 10%.