AGING, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON
Grant: $2,526,641 - Administration on Aging - Mar. 18, 2009
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Award Description: ARRA provided funding for Congregate Nutrition Services. Established in 1972 under the Older Americans Act, the program provides meals to Older Americans in congregate facilities such as senior centers, adult day centers, and faith based settings.
Project Description: ARRA funding for Congregate Nutrition Services will augment existing resources, replace revenue lost from local sources due to the economic downturn, and support the continued delivery of meals to vulnerable older Americans. Congregate meals help seniors to maintain their health and avoid hospitalization and nursing home placement. Through September 30, 2009, 4,372 older persons have received 49,900 meals at congregate sites.
Jobs Summary: FTE for jobs created/retained: Kitchen Aides (3.54), Cook (3.13), Cook's Assistant (2.90), Site Manager (2.50), Meal Prep Worker (1.89), Coordinator (.74), Fiscal Manager/Bookkeeper (.41), Inventory Clerk (.30), Nutritionist (.28), Intake Worker (.18), Outreach Worker (.12), Driver (.11), and Director (.01). (Total jobs reported: 16)
Project Status: Less Than 50% Completed
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