NORTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION

Food programs - includes the emergency food assistance program that helps supplement the diets of low-income needy people, including the elderly, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost. Commodity supplemental food program is a nutrition education program that provides supplemental foods which help promote good health for eligible clients 60 years of age and older. Total households receiving program services is 6,469.

Community services - programs include energy assistance voucher programs; diaper bank programs; laundry assistance programs; emergency needs funds to promote self-sufficiency, guidance and counseling for foreclosure prevention, and tax preparation for low income clients and seniors. Also, individual development accounts are established and maintained for qualified clients. Budget, homebuyer, renter, and bankruptcy counseling including classes and assistance with needs to promote self-sufficiency is also available. Total households receiving program services is 8,873.

Older americans - preparation and serving of home delivered and congregate senior meals by organization-operated kitchen and contracted meal providers. Meals on wheels delivered 179,949 meals to 1,147 homebound seniors and disabled individuals. Ten congregate luncheon/curbside centers provided 16,705 meals to 728 seniors.

Weatherization/energy assistance - weatherization is the necessary work needed to improve the performance of a home or building. Measures may include such things as air sealing, insulation, window/door replacement, pressure balancing, duct sealing and insulation, etc. These measures are completed in accordance to state and local codes, and to the national renewable energy laboratory's standard work specifications. Total households served is 68.