Champss (Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal plan Solutions for Seniors)

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2009

The CHAMPSS (Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solutions for Seniors) meal program was developed as an alternative dining option to the traditional congregate meal program, where a meal is served to participants in a public social setting. CHAMPSS was designed to help provide nutritious meals to a growing older-adult population while offering flexibility and choice. The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging partnered with select Hy-Vee grocery stores that have dining areas with food courts. An additional bonus to the nutritious meal is the ability to shop for groceries, purchase prescription medications, and access financial services. Store-employed dieticians approve the food choices for their nutritional value. Funding for the CHAMPSS program comes from the Older Americans Act and participant donations.