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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lamar County Human Resources <br /> City Funding Request <br /> <br /> Summary of Project: Meals on wheels delivers hot nutritious noon time meals to <br /> seniors over 60 years of age and disabled individuals in Paris and Lamar County. Lamar <br /> County Human Resources also has 4 senior centers that serve a noon time meal and <br /> social activities. Two of those centers are located within the city limits of Paris. <br /> Transportation is also offered to those over the age of 60 to promote independent living. <br /> Describe how your project will benefit the City of Paris and its citizens: Meals on <br /> Wheels enables seniors and disabled individuals to maintain an independent lifestyle. It <br /> also aids in overall nutritional health. Being able to be healthy independent individuals <br /> allows them to stay in their homes longer and be part of their community. <br /> <br /> List other sources of funding for this project and the amounts: <br /> Department of Aged and Disabled Services $ 470,888.95 <br /> Area Agency on Aging $ 218,578.50 <br /> United Way $ 23,523.44 <br /> County of Lamar $ 11,000.00 <br /> <br /> Please note that these numbers are from year end 9/30/10 <br /> <br /> <br /> Previous City Funding: <br /> 2006 $ 5,000.00 <br /> 2007 $ 8,000.00 <br /> 2008 $ 12,000.00 <br /> 2009 $ 12,000.00 <br /> 2010 $ 12,000.00 <br /> <br /> Detailed Description of Project: <br /> Meals on Wheels is serving an average of 509 meals a day. In 2010 a total of 949 <br /> individuals were served by the Meals on Wheels program. Meals on Wheels served a <br /> total of 130,988 meals last year. The 2010 census reports that 24% of the population of <br /> Paris/Lamar County is over the age of 60. Although the overall population of <br /> Paris/Lamar County increased 2.7% from the prior 200 census, the increase of those over <br /> the age of 60 increased 17%. Ranking 4th in the nation, Texas has one of the highest <br /> levels of Senior Hunger. 1 in 8 seniors go to bed hungry each night in the US. <br /> <br /> The Meals on Wheels program also has two case managers that work with participants in <br /> the program to refer and assist them in other areas as needed. We strive to train staff and <br /> volunteers in CPR. With this training and having contact with individuals 5 days a week, <br /> we have the ability to assist with emergency needs. We collaborate with law <br /> enforcement and paramedics when there is a concern regarding the welfare of a Senior <br /> Citizen in our community. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1917 <br />