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Department of Aging: meals cost about $14 but suggested donation is $4; staff urges commissioners to consider November levy
Summary
Department of Aging staff told Williams County commissioners that the per-meal cost (including labor and program overhead) is about $14 while state-funded programs restrict the suggested donation to $4; staff recommended placing a senior-services levy on the November ballot and said they will return with more detailed cost breakdowns and levy materials.
Department of Aging staff spoke at the April 2, 2026, Williams County commissioners meeting about first-quarter finances, services beyond meals and the need for stable funding to maintain senior centers and home-support services.
Presenters said area-office nutrition funds were exhausted in March and that for the rest of the year nutrition operations would be supported by levy funds. When asked how much a meal actually costs when personnel and program overhead are included, the department reported a figure ‘‘around $14’’ per meal. Staff noted the program currently requests a suggested donation of $4 from participants; presenters explained state funding rules and Older Americans…
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