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Senior center staff brief CDC on meals, volunteers and budget; members thank staff
Summary
Senior-center representatives reported that the center serves daily lunches to nearly 100 people, described funding sources (donations, Kroger, Manor House, North Texas Food Bank) and noted past operating grants and a food-services coordinator position; board members expressed appreciation.
Representatives from the Midlothian Senior Center presented to the board on April 23 about operations and the food‑services coordinator role.
Heather (presenter) summarized past requests and funding: staff previously requested $60,000 and at another time added $42,000 (the speaker referenced a combined $102,000 figure in past years) to support operational needs, including a position that plans and prepares daily lunches for seniors. Heather said the center serves lunch every weekday and noted increased participation (attendance moved from roughly 330 in earlier years to a projection as high as 500 membership, with daily lunch counts approaching 100 on busy days). She described donations and partners—Manor House, Kroger, North Texas Food Bank, Walgreens (donations such as pet food), and local groups that raised funds—and said a portion of city funding helps buy food, replace appliances, and support programming.
Board members thanked the senior-center staff for the program and its services; the chair and other members praised staff and encouraged continued support. Heather answered questions about usage and expenditures and said she would follow up on any requests for more detail.
