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Grant Application - Meals on Wheels America 2025-26 Waitlist Grant
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephanie Starr, Human Services Agency - Department of Community Support and Outreach, 704-296-4302
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Meals on Wheels America, in partnership with Food Lion Feeds, has established a funding opportunity to help address growing waitlists for home-delivered meals across the country. These funds are intended to support local programs by providing general operations and infrastructure investments that will expand capacity and reduce wait times.
Union County has been identified as a recipient of these funds, which have been set aside for our Senior Nutrition Program. To access the funding, the County must complete an application form and accept the associated terms and conditions. The funding is $77,000 and will primarily be used to purchase a vehicle for the Senior Nutrition Program. This vehicle will be used to deliver meals to homebound seniors and staff will use it when completing the required annual in-home visits for all clients, as mandated by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Aging. The additional vehicle capacity will help strengthen program operations and ensure that more seniors in Union County receive timely, reliable nutrition and support services.
Any funds remaining after the vehicle purchase are unrestricted and may be used to support other program needs, such as shelf-stable meals, computer equipment for staff, or craft and activity supplies for congregate meal site participants.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The grant award is $77,000 with ...
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