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ADRC committee raises suggested meal donation to $5 effective Aug. 1
Summary
Following a review of the Meal Cost Tool, the committee voted to raise the suggested donation for the Marquette County nutrition program to $5.00 per meal starting August 1, 2026; members cited food cost and program sustainability during discussion.
The Marquette County ADRC Advisory Committee reviewed the Meal Cost Tool, which summarized categories of meals, eligibility, the actual cost of service, the program model, and contract considerations with managed-care organizations and other providers. Committee members discussed raw food costs, the role of the tax levy and potential partnerships (including jail meals and other contracted providers) as context for donation levels.
Mary Walters moved to raise the suggested donation to $5.00 for the entire nutrition program effective Aug. 1, 2026; Lynn Schwochert seconded the motion. After discussion the motion passed and the committee directed staff to implement the new suggested donation and to continue annual reviews of the Meal Cost Tool.
