AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH SAUK COUNTY AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM AND THE SHED FOR THE PROVISION OF CONGREGATE MEALS TO THE SAUK COUNTY SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM

Background: The ADRC’s Aging Program provides Congregate and Home Delivered meals to Sauk County residents over age 60, under the Older American’s Act Nutrition Programs. The purposes of these programs are to: reduce hunger and food insecurity; promote socialization; promote health and well-being, and delay adverse health conditions. The intent is to ensure older adults maintain their ability to remain in the community. Meals provide at least 1/3 of the recommended Dietary Intake for those over age 60 and adhere to the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services and Agriculture.

Based on the success of My Meal My Way Program, the ADRC decided to extend the contract with The Shed for year 2021. The model in Spring Green is at The Shed restaurant and includes a soup and sandwich option for two days a week. ADRC is anticipated to serve around 1,400 meals, costing a total of $12,012.00 and receive an estimate donation of $ 7,000.00 until the end of the year 2021. The anticipated gross expense for this contract is anticipated to be $5,012.00 for 2021.