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ADRC flags $23,000 federal cut to Senior Nutrition Program; meal declines may force waiting list
Summary
Committee discussed a $23,000 federal cut to the Senior Nutrition Program, year‑to‑date declines in meals served and possible need for a waiting list or changed eligibility if funding does not improve.
During the financial and statistical reports, Chair Ted Cushing noted the ADRC received the 2026 financial reports and that January meals served were down compared with prior years. The minutes record a $23,000 federal funding cut to the Senior Nutrition Program; functional screens are up and take about 8–12 hours to complete.
Committee members discussed operational implications, including that Vilas County currently maintains a waiting list for meals and Oneida County "may need to look at having a waiting list as well or change the criteria for meal assistance" if additional funding is not secured. The minutes also note there are six Vilas County meal participants currently paying full price at Oneida sites.
No motion to change eligibility or start a waiting list was recorded; the discussion concluded without a formal directive. The committee will monitor funding and service levels and consider changes at a future meeting if needed.
