HomeMy WebLinkAboutNutrition Advisory Council - Minutes - 4/12/2021 1 BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Courthouse via Phone Conference April 12, 2021 Immediately following ADAC Meeting Committee Members Present via Conference Call: Lynette Benzschawel (Vice Chairman), Richard Kemmer (Chairman), Sam Ray Committee Member Excused: Karen Anderson Committee Member Absent: Red Cliff Elder Program Representative, David Zepczyk NOTE: There was an issue with the meeting access PIN. Staff Present via Conference Call: Carrie Linder, Jane Cook, Alannah Belanger, Elizabeth Skulan Call to Order and Introductions Linder called the meeting to order at __3:47__p.m. No introductions were made. Discussion and Possible Action-Review of December 7, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion by to approve the December 7, 2020 and April 12, 2021 Minutes, was tabled to the next meeting due to a lack of quorum. Discussion and Possible Action-Congregate Reopening Status, RDN, CD Older Americans Act Consultant – Nutrition Specialist Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Pam VanKampen, GWAAR shared ideas and options for purposes of reopening congregate meal sites. VanKampen noted that a few counties have already opened back up at 25% capacity and noted that Grab & Go meals are allowable until the end of the calendar year under the federal emergency mandate. Linder shared that Grab & Go in Iron River, Wi started April 1st and has already seen growth in participants, and she believes the growth has come primarily from word of mouth with hopes it will continue to grow. VanKampen and Linder discussed multiple ideas regarding ways to provide more meals, items discussed were “My Meal My Way”, rotating days and restaurants throughout the county. This could allow for more congregate meal options, and ways to better serve isolated areas with little nutritional resources. Nutrition Program Updates A. Reviewed number of meals served in the 4th Quarter of 2020 – Brief discussion. – When comparing January 2020 and 2021 there was a 70% increase in the number of home delivered meals served. B. Home Delivered Meal Rerouting Project Update – Linder stated that she is currently researching ways to decrease the length of the routes. Linder is reaching out to civic groups to see if there is interest in volunteering to deliver meals in certain areas. Currently participants are getting their home delivered meal anywhere between 9 am and 3 pm. C. Grab and Go in Iron River Update – Linder stated startup has gone well and is working on getting Grab & Go meals set up in the Port Wing area. D. 2021 ENP participation survey- Linder stated all participants will be surveyed on the ENP this year. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at _4:41__p.m. FINAL: approved at the 9/20/21 NAC meeting 2 Minutes respectfully submitted by Alannah Belanger, Clerk I 4/13/2021