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STATE OF NEVADA
DIVISION FOR AGING SERVICES

 SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

FOOD PANTRY
(Revised 1/03)
   

Any exceptions to these Service Specifications must be requested in advance in writing and approved by the Administrator. 

SERVICE DEFINITION: 

This service provides emergency food supplies (non-perishable food items) to seniors on a monthly basis. 

SERVICE CATEGORIES AND UNIT MEASURES: 

Food Pantry: A service for older individuals that provides purchased and donated non-perishable food items to assist seniors in meeting their nutritional needs. 

One unit equals one food bag per person. A couple receiving two bags of food would count as two units of service. 

SPECIFICATIONS: 

1.                  Required Services 

1.1             Emergency food supplies provided to seniors to assist with meeting their nutritional needs consisting of prepackaged goods that do not require preparation. 

1.2             Emergency food supplies can be provided no more than once a month. 

1.3             Provide clients with referrals to meal programs and other resources to assist seniors with meeting their nutritional needs. 

1.4             Nutrition education materials provided monthly with the distribution of food supplies to each senior. The goal of nutrition education is to provide older persons with information that will promote improved food selection, eating habits and health related practices. Documentation shall include a copy of the materials distributed. 

2.         Nutrition Service Standards: 

2.1       Program must maintain the food safety standards listed in the attached Food Safety Checklist. 

2.2             Staff cannot accept tips, gifts, loans or fees other than program donations. 

2.3             The program shall establish a method to determine consumer satisfaction, which will be used to provide continuous quality improvement and address identified concerns. 

2.4             Training shall be provided for all paid and volunteer personnel to assure the safe handling of food. Training standards are contained in the Food Safety Checklist.

 

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Last Updated: 09/18/08

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