Federal Grant Award Summary

The Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging received a Formula Grant award of $213,544 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CFDA 10.565) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This funding supports the distribution of nutritionally designed supplemental food packages to low-income elderly individuals aged 60 and older throughout Rhode Island. The program combines USDA Foods with administrative resources necessary to manage food distribution operations and ensure eligible participants receive consistent nutritional supplementation designed to enhance dietary intake without replacing complete meals.

As the state administering agency, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging utilizes these formula-allocated funds to coordinate with local public and non-profit agencies, including food banks and community action organizations, to deliver supplemental food commodities to eligible beneficiaries. The award encompasses both the cost of USDA Foods and administrative expenses required for program management, including record maintenance, establishment of participant appeal procedures, and compliance with federal regulations under 7 CFR 247. The organization's responsibility includes maintaining comprehensive records for three fiscal years and ensuring equitable access to program benefits across Rhode Island's eligible elderly population.