Meal program: senior citizens.

Assembly Member Wallis's proposal to modify California's senior nutrition programs would allow eligible individuals to receive meals either served hot on-site or packaged for home reheating, expanding upon the current requirement for hot meal service only. The change affects programs operating under the McCarthy-Kennick Nutrition Program for the Elderly Act, which serves adults aged 60 and older along with their spouses.

The amendment maintains existing program requirements that nutrition projects provide at least one meal per day for five or more days weekly while introducing flexibility in delivery methods. Projects must continue operating in accessible locations like senior centers, schools, and churches, offering nutrition education and transportation assistance. The proposal preserves requirements for specialized menus accommodating health needs, religious practices, and ethnic preferences.

This modification to meal service options operates within the established framework of California's senior nutrition infrastructure, requiring no additional funding appropriations. Local programs would incorporate the expanded serving options into their operations under existing oversight from the California Commission on Aging and the Health and Human Services Agency.