Senior Services of Snohomish County 10/24/2016 (2)

Exhibit "A" Scope of Services, Time of Performance, Budget, Payment, Notices, and Representatives I. Scope of Service A. Activities/Project Description The Subgrantee will be responsible for administering the Meals on Wheels program in a manner satisfactory to the City and consistent with any standards required as a condition of providing these funds. Such program will include the following activities eligible under the Community Development Block Grant Program: Program Delivery Good nutrition and socialization are essential to good health and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities. Healthy eating plays a critical role in delaying the onset of chronic disease. Seniors and people with disabilities who cannot prepare their own meals or have to choose between food and other basic needs are at greater risk of hospitalization, chronic disease, more costly long-term care, and displacement from their home. Senior Services' Meals on Wheels program reduces hunger and food insecurity; promotes socialization; and promotes the health and well-being of individuals; by assisting them in gaining access to nutrition and other health promoting services. These services help program participants delay the onset of adverse health conditions resulting from poor nutritional health. The reason a person requests Meals on Wheels varies by need. In some cases, Meals on Wheels is a temporary solution to assist people who are recovering from an acute illness, surgery, or experience a sudden change in their living situation or support system. Providing meals gives needed nutrition to aid in their recovery and helps them through a difficult time until they are able to meet their own needs. For many people, however, Meals on Wheels is the one service they need to be able to remain in their own homes and they require the service for many years. Meals on Wheels serves homebound seniors (60+ years old) and people living with a disability (18+ years old) who are not able to carry out the 'activities of daily living' including, dressing, bathing, preparing meals, walking, toileting, and hygiene. Meals on Wheels recipients receive weekly deliveries of up to 7 meals, which they select from a menu of 35 meals. Recipients also receive nutrition assessments, counseling, and nutrition education tailored to their individual needs. Once Meals on Wheels program participants begin to receive services they worry less about having enough food to eat thereby reducing food insecurity. In addition, the program provides nutrition screening, assessment, education, and counseling, to ensure participants are able to achieve and maintain optimal nutritional status. Receiving meals help program recipients eat a more balanced diet by including more fruits and vegetables. After beginning services, meal recipients state their health has improved and they feel better overall.