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Parks, Recreation, and Community Services www.santa-ana.org/parks Item # 13 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report June 2, 2026 TOPIC: Senior Meals Program AGENDA TITLE Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program (Specification No. 26-072) (General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX). GOVERNMENT CODE 484308 APPLIES: Yes DISCUSSION The City of Santa Ana has collaborated with Meals on Wheels (MOW) Orange County to provide the Home Delivered Meals and Senior Lunch programs to Santa Ana residents. MOW prepares and delivers three meals daily to the homes of homebound, frail, and socially isolated seniors in the City. A registered dietician plans the meals to assure 100% of the U.S. Nutritional Recommended Daily Allowance - consisting of breakfast, a cold lunch, and a frozen dinner. In addition to meals, clients benefit from daily contact with delivery staff as well as the calls and/or visits from caseworkers who regularly check on their well-being. The Senior Lunch Program helps alleviate poor nutrition among the elderly population, especially prevalent among those who live alone and/or on a limited income. This nutrition program is normally available at two sites in Santa Ana (Santa Ana Senior Center and Southwest Senior Center) and seeks to enhance the physical and mental well-being of the elderly population by: • Encouraging a sense of dignity; • Providing stimulating activities and volunteer opportunities; and