FY2026 (OACM) older americans act title III - congregate meals - older americans act title III - congregate meals

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Connecticut Department of Aging & Disability Services $19.063968 million on October 1, 2025, under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services program (CFDA 93.045) to provide congregate meals and nutrition services through September 30, 2027.

The recipient delivers congregate meals, home-delivered meals, nutrition education, and nutrition counseling designed to reduce hunger and food insecurity among older adults in Connecticut, with services targeted at enabling seniors to maintain health, independence, and quality of life. The award operates as a statutory formula grant to Connecticut; funding is allocated to five sub-recipients serving distinct geographic areas within Connecticut. Southwestern Connecticut Agency On Aging, Inc. (SWCAA) delivers services across southwestern Connecticut; Western Connecticut Area Agency On Aging, Inc. (WCAA) serves western Connecticut; Eastern Connecticut Area Agency On Aging, Inc. serves eastern Connecticut; North Central Area Agency On Aging, Inc. delivers programming across north-central areas; and Agency On Aging Of South Central Connecticut, Inc. serves the south-central region. Each sub-recipient uses Title III-C funding to operate Elderly Nutrition Projects in their respective service areas in accordance with the state's approved Area Plan on Aging, providing congregate meals and complementary nutrition services including nutrition education, counseling, and disease prevention and health promotion activities.