Congregate Meal Program for County of Northampton Area Agency on Aging

The County of Northampton is seeking a contractor to provide management staff for dietary services for the Congregate Meal Program, administered by the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The program requires the preparation and delivery of hot and cold meals to nine senior center sites, with a minimum of 225 hot meal servings per day. The contractor must provide menus that meet dietary guidelines and provide special therapeutic diets when requested. The contract period is for five years with four one-year renewals. Key responsibilities include submitting menus for approval, providing "monotony-breaker" menus for holidays and special events, and ensuring that food is transported and stored at proper temperatures.