Description
Title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Meals on Wheels & More, Inc. d/b/a Meals on Wheels Central Texas to administer the Home Delivered Meals Program to provide home-delivered meals for seniors, to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to the 12-month period ending September 30, 2026, and each remaining extension option, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $824,570. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining years of the agreement is
Summary
The City of Austin is considering an amendment to its agreement with Meals on Wheels Central Texas to enhance the Home Delivered Meals Program for seniors. This amendment proposes an additional one-time funding of up to $100,000 for the fiscal year 2025-2026, increasing the total agreement to $824,570. The program is crucial for addressing food insecurity and malnutrition among older adults and individuals with disabilities, providing meals along with safety checks and support for independent living. Funding for subsequent years will depend on future budget allocations. This initiative, led by the Austin Public Health Department, aims to improve the social and emotional well-being of vulnerable community members.