AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH SAUK COUNTY AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM AND GANI AHMETAJ, OWNER OF SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT FOR THE PROVISION OF CONGREGATE MEALS TO THE SAUK COUNTY MY MEAL MY WAY 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.

In March 2018, the ADRC opened a My Meal My Way Restaurant Model pilot program in Plain at Schnitzelbank Restaurant for breakfasts on Thursdays and Fridays. A menu analysis that included 5 breakfast options was approved by a Registered Dietitian and the State. In 2018, the suggested donation rate was set at $4.00. In 2018, an average donation of $4.07 was returned per meal and in 2019 the average donation increased to $4.23. The increased donations have (not was) made the cost for the meal at Schnitelbank lower than cost per meal at the Congregate dining sites. 

With the success of this program, the ADRC will continue the restaurant model for 2020. This contract is projected to be over $12,000 for 2020.