WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, today hailed the Obama Administration for the release of senior nutrition assistance from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. Colorado will receive a total of $1,265,254 for meals and nutrition services under the Older Americans Act (OAA).

“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan is having a direct impact on the everyday lives of Coloradoans in this economic downturn,” said DeGette. “As people across our state experience rising energy costs and soaring health care premiums, they also struggle to put food on the table. This is especially true for older Americans. These critical funds will help to ensure that our seniors get the nutrition services they need and will save jobs at the same time.”

These funds will assist communities hit hard by rising food costs at a time when demand for services is increasing due to the economic downturn and the growing number of older adults. The funds will provide meals to seniors in need of food, restore nutrition services that have been cut, and prevent the elimination of critical jobs in programs that provide food to seniors in need.


COLORADO

Congregate Nutrition:          $ 847,851
Home-Delivered Nutrition:  $ 417,403