Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-7.19

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 17-7.19 - Congregate nutrition services

In providing nutrition services or in making awards for congregate nutrition services, the AAA shall:

1. Select and designate as a site any location where meals are served in a group setting with federal AOA nutrition funds or contributions from an AOA federal nutrition program, or both;

2. Provide a site in as close proximity to the majority of eligible individuals' residences as feasible, preferably within walking distance, or where transportation is available;

3. Provide for hot or other appropriate meals at least once a day, five or more days a week. In a county where there is a site providing meals five or more days a week, additional sites may be established which provide meals one or more days a week. Efforts shall be made and documented to the department annually to increase the number of serving days to a minimum of three days each week;

4. Coordinate with other community providers to arrange meals for older individuals on holidays that occur on regularly scheduled serving days and also to the general public in weather- and disaster-related emergencies, where feasible.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-7.19

ARC 8489B, lAB 1/27/10, effective 1/7/10