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Santa Cruz County Great Plates Delivered Meals Program Extended
The program to serve older adults at greater risk for COVID-19 has been extended by another 30 days, the county announced Wednesday.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The Great Plates Delivered program to deliver three meals per day to older adults vulnerable to COVID-19 has been extended.
The program serves hundreds and was extended another 30 days through July 10, the county announced Wednesday morning in a news release. The county said late last week that the program would expire June 10 if the feds did not grant the state an extension.
California covers 19 percent of the program cost while the federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act covers the rest.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on April 24 plans to create the Great Plates Delivered program for seniors and high-risk adults ages 60 or older during the coronavirus pandemic.
Local food businesses The Back Nine, Johnny's Harborside, Roaring Camp, Pearl of the Ocean and Swing Time prepare the meals in Santa Cruz County.
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Santa Cruz County began deliveries over Memorial Day weekend and has delivered thousands of meals.
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