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handle is hein.crs/govcsyu0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Researh Sevice Senior Nutrition Programs' Response to COVID-19 Updated April 1, 2020 Many older adults rely on federally funded programs that provide nutrition and other supportive services in order to live independently in their communities. Amidst the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, older adults as well as those with certain chronic conditions are at higher risk for severe illness if infected with the virus. Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that older adults stay home, among other precautions. Some state and local officials have issued more stringent guidance that older adults self-isolate at home or issued stay-at-home orders for the general public. The COVID- 19 pandemic will likely affect nutrition programs that many older adults rely on for their daily nutrition intake. For example, nutrition services at group meal sites may no longer be available or accessible. Alternatively, other nutrition services, such as home-delivered meals (e.g., meals on wheels), may be in greater demand as older adults adhere to recommendations to stay at home. This CRS Insight provides information on the COVID- 19 response for nutrition programs authorized under the Older Americans Act (OAA) and administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). For information on COVID-19 and food assistance under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), see CRS Insight INi 1250, USDA Domestic Food Assistance Programs 'Response to COVID-19: PL. 116-127 and Related Efforts. Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs The OAA Nutrition Services Program provides grants to states and U.S. territories under Title III of the act to support congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs (i.e., meals served at group sites such as senior and community centers or schools) for individuals aged 60 and older. In addition, the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) provides funds to states, U.S. territories, and Indian tribal organizations to purchase food or to cover the costs of food commodities provided by the USDA for the congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs. A separate program under Title VI of the act provides funds for supportive and nutrition services to older Native Americans through funds awarded to tribal organizations. The Nutrition Services Program is designed to address problems of food insecurity, promote socialization, and promote the health and well-being of older persons through nutrition and nutrition-related services. Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov IN11266 CRS NStGHT Prepai-ed for Mernbei-s and Com mninttees 4 o. C- --q .. . . . . . . . ...----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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