Gov. Newsom launches software to feed at-chance seniors while ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday afternoon a "first within the nation" program that he says will help feed food-insecure seniors whereas also revitalizing a suffering restaurant business.

Newsom spoke of the new food delivery software starts instantly and is a partnership between counties, cities, tribes and the Federal Emergency administration agency.

most effective seniors who have had the coronavirus or had been at once exposed, who are at excessive possibility of exposure or who are beneath federal poverty instructions are eligible to get hold of foodstuff three times a day, seven days every week. 

the press free up states the program is designed to aid older and different adults at high chance from COVID-19 to live domestic and reside in shape by using offering three nutritious nutrients a day at no cost, and provide basic economic stimulus to local groups and workers struggling to reside afloat.

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"this could enable for eating places to birth re-hiring americans or preserve individuals they have," Newsom spoke of in a press convention.

Newsom said native classes will get based within the next few days and there's no cap on how many nutrition are served. He estimated hundreds of heaps and maybe even a million meals might be served every day. He spoke of there are about 5.7 million seniors within the state and 1.7 reside alone.

restaurants who participate can be reimbursed $16 for breakfast, $17 for lunch and up to $28 for dinner deliveries.

Newsom referred to the application will be supported by state and FEMA money however native governments will additionally aid.

Newsom additionally pointed out the foodstuff will comply with nutritional guidelines and will be locally sourced if feasible to assist state farms.

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