Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
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Item # 13
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
July 1, 2025
TOPIC: Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program
AGENDA TITLE
Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. 2025-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
Meals on Wheels (MOW) Orange County provides the Home Delivered Meals and Senior Lunch programs to the City of Santa Ana. MOW prepares and delivers three meals daily directly to the homes of homebound, frail, and socially isolated seniors in the City. A registered dietician plans the meals to assure 100% of the U. S. Nutritional Recommended Daily Allowance - consisting of breakfast, a cold lunch, and a frozen dinner. In addition to meals, clients benefit from daily contact with delivery staff as well as the calls and/or visits from caseworkers who regularly check on their well-being.
The Senior Lunch Program helps alleviate poor nutrition among the elderly population, especially prevalent among those who live alone and/or on a limited income. This nutrition program is normally available at two sites in Santa Ana (Santa Ana Senior Center and Southwest Senior Center) and seeks to enhance the physical and mental well-being of the elderly population by:
•Encouraging a sense of dignity;
•Providing stimulating activities and volunteer opportunities; and •Augmenting participants’ financial resources by providing donation-based meals.
Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program
July 1, 2025
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The agreement also provides $9,700 for as-needed meals/services during the term of the contract for special senior programs that may occur.
The City of Santa Ana has partnered with MOW for nine years and would like to continue this collaboration for another year. The City plans to issue a Request for Proposal next year.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds will be budgeted and made available in the following account for the specified year, subject to City Council approval:
Fiscal
Year
Accounting
Unit-Account
#
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit, Account
Description
Amount
FY 25-26 01113230-62300 General Fund PRCSA-Recreation & Comm. Svc, Contractual Services-Professional
$100,000
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Agreement
Submitted By: Hawk Scott, Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager