Volume 1, Issue 8

The Final Forkful

This late-month newsletter covers exciting nutrition network news that happened this month.

From the Nutrition and Aging

Resource Center

New Resources Available on the Website!

See what is new! New and updated resources on acl.gov/senior-nutrition:

AmeriCorps Evaluation Resources
Nutrition Requirements of the OAA (updated version)
Older Americans Act Program Highlights (Title III Report)
Native Diabetes Wellness Program
My Native Plate
Voluntary Contributions Guide

Nutrition and Aging News From the Network

Community of Practice Webinar Series

Understanding Community Engagement: A Two-Part Employment First Webinar

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET

As we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October, you are invited to join the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and members of the Federal Community Engagement Cross-Agency Workgroup for a two-part webinar series on Understanding Community Engagement and its role in expanding Competitive Integrated Employment.

Part One: The Role of Non-Work Activities in Developing Critical Skills for Competitive, Integrated Employment.

Please email any accommodation requests to vrn@econsys.com

Rising Food Prices Hit Less-Healthy Older Adults Hardest, Poll Suggests

It is no secret that rising costs are difficult for most everyone. However, a recent poll conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Health Care Policy and Innovation suggests that older adults are being hit hardest. In the Institute's National Poll on Healthy Aging, over one-third of older adults reported rising food costs as impacting them a lot.

Implementing SNAP During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives from the National Network of State SNAP Administrators

Check out this new brief from @HEResearch: Implementing SNAP During the COVID-19 Pandemic—Perspectives from the National Network of State SNAP Administrators

Open Hand Atlanta

Open Hand Atlanta, a 2020 Administration for Community Living Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services (INNU) grantee, was featured for research at the poster session of the recent Root Cause Coalition National Summit. Learn more about the summit.

ACL Report on OAA Programs

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) released its first comprehensive report on the accomplishment of Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III, VI, and VII programs. The report provides an overview of the history of the OAA; the purpose and services of the Title III, VI, and VII programs; and summarizes accomplishments and results for each of the programs using 2020 data. Through visuals and graphics, the report shows the immense value the programs have for reaching millions of older adults and providing much needed services and support in their communities. Access the full report and the Title III report.

Senior Nutrition Programs in the News

The Administration for Community Living has created a page on the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center page that collects and highlights news stories related to senior nutrition programs across the nation.

Have a story to be shared? Email aclnutrition@betah.com

This project was supported in part by grant number 90PPNU0002 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.