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La Paz County approves agreement with Town of Parker to keep Home Delivered Meals program running
Summary
The board approved an intergovernmental agreement to support Town of Parker's Home Delivered Meals program after Waycog funding cuts, citing the program's importance to homebound residents in rural areas.
La Paz County supervisors on Nov. 3 approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Parker to support a Home Delivered Meals program after funding from Waycog was reduced.
A Town of Parker representative told the board the town had been supporting Meals on Wheels services for about 30 years and that recent cuts threatened meals for homebound residents. "A lot of times our individuals that are homebound can't get to the store and this is the only food that they receive for the week," she said.
Supervisor Irwin and others said the program serves rural residents across multiple districts and that county participation was necessary to maintain service in outlying areas. The board moved and approved the agreement as presented; the meeting transcript records the motion and the board's unanimous "aye" responses but does not list individual tallies.
The agreement routes previously cut WACOG funding responsibilities to local partners; the transcript does not specify the dollar amount the county will contribute. Officials said the town and county will coordinate delivery to ensure seniors and homebound residents continue receiving regular meals.
Next steps: staff will execute the intergovernmental agreement and coordinate implementation with the Town of Parker and WACOG as needed.
