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111. PROGRAM/PROJECT DESCRIPTION-DETAIL In the space below, describe the program/project, Include information as to how the program/project will benefii low-Income people/households. (max. char. 2000) The Senior Health and Nutrition Program is a two-pronged approach to alleviate poor nutrition and isolation among the vulnerable 62+ population in Santa Ana by providing healthy meals Monday through Friday and by connecting seniors to other services they may be in need of. The purpose of the program Is to improve the quality of life for older adults and their families by creating a safety net of health, nutrition, and supportive services designed to enhance their independence, well being, and dignity. The Senior Center Lunch Program component provides a focal point for seniors where they can come together In a supportive environment for well-balanced noon meals. The senior center envirionment offers a comfortable, accessible link to other services and activities that keep the seniors active and fit. The Senior Center Lunch Program also alleviates poor nutrition among low-Income elderly, reduces social isolation, and provides a hot nutritious lunch in a safe and friendly environment. This component is offered at three sites, including Santa Ana Senior Center, Southwest Senior Center and Vietnamese Community Center, all of which are located in Santa Ana. The Home Delivery Meals component provides basic food and nutrition for seniors who are frail, isolated, and or homebound. This component includes home delivered meals, case management, in-home services (personal care, homemaking, and chores), home safety checks, a friendly visitor program, daily contact with meal delivery program personnel, and other services as needed. Participants receive 2 meals per day, 5 days per week and are assigned a case manager to help coordiante their care and meet their needs. IV. STATEMENT OF NEED In the space below, describe why this program/project is needed. Include Information as to any effects if CDBG funds are not awarded and whether similar programs/projects are available in the community. (max. char. 2000 The senior citizen population in Santa Ana is predominatly low-income and greatly underserved. The Senior Health and Nutrition Program meets the need for a healthy and nutritious meal on a daily basis in a safe and soclai environment for the senior population in the city. Without thls program, over 1300 low-income senior citizens and close to 300 frail or home bound senior citizens will be at risk of a diminished quality of life, endangering their health and isolating them from their peers and families. There are no other similar programs in the City of Santa Ana that would be able to meet this need. Seniors would need to travel to neighboring cities and may not qualify to receive this service from other cities because of residency requirements by similar programs. 75B-58