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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.
