2010/02/10 Council Agenda Packet

L9fe.preSeni c� s • : 2 Senior Services of Snohomish County MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING between SENIOR SERVICES OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM and EVERETT SENIOR CENTER 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. The goal is to assist these adults and improve their health through proper nutrition and nutrition education. This agreement will be effective until December 2010 may be extended, revised, or amended by mutual agreement. To achieve the above, Senior Services Senior Nutrition Program will: 1. During the time when the kitchen is fully operational, Senior Services will provide food in sufficient quantity to serve a minimum of 85 nutritionally sound meals per day, 5 days per week to eligible seniors and their spouses for the noon meal. One evening meal will also be provided. 2. In the course of construction and remodeling of the senior center scheduled to start February 2010, during the time when the kitchen is not operational, Senior Services will work with Center staff to develop a plan that will provide meals to as many seniors as possible. Meals may be prepared on site and limited to soup and sandwich type menus. An off-site provider, such as Everett Housing Authority, may also be used. Senior Services staff will coordinate efforts with all off-site providers. 3. Provide staff to be responsible for the storage, preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals on Title III serving days 4-5 hours per day when food is prepared on site. This person will direct the site volunteers assisting with the meal program. 4. Distributecertified 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 Senior Services 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 garbage bags straws juice cups aluminum foil liquid detergent dish machine compound disposable bowls and plates as required by the menu and construction status 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. 14 .