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Great Plates Delivered Program Extended Through August 9
The program delivers fresh, nutritious meals to older residents while supporting local restaurateurs and caterers during the pandemic.
Press release from the County of Santa Cruz:
July 14, 2020
The County of Santa Cruz is pleased to announce that the Great Plates Delivered program has been extended through August 9, allowing the continued delivery of fresh, nutritious meals to older residents while supporting local restaurateurs and caterers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Great Plates Delivered supports vulnerable older adults through home-delivered meals, primarily funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The program currently utilizes five providers delivering meals to hundreds of local residents. Seventy-five percent of Great Plates is funded through the federal CARES Act, with the State providing 18.75 percent. The County provides the balance of funding. For questions or to enroll, please call (831) 454-4406.
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