Int 1238-2023

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 2 of title 21 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 21-214 to read as follows: � 21-214 Grab-and-go meal program. a. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Grab-and-go meal. The term "grab-and-go meal" means a freshly prepared meal ready to eat made available for pick up. Older adult center. The term "older adult center" means a facility operated by the city or an entity that has contracted with the city to provide services to individuals ages 60 and older on a regular basis including, but not limited to, meals, recreation, and counseling. b. Program. No later than 180 days after the effective date of the local law that added this section, the department shall establish a grab-and-go meal program, which shall provide daily grab-and-go meals at participating older adult centers for older adults who are members of the center. Participation in the program shall be voluntary for every older adult center. c. Signage. No later than 180 days after the effective date of the local law that added this section, the department shall make available to every older adult center that participates in the program a notice that provides information on the grab-and-go meal program established pursuant to subdivision b of this section. Every older adult center that participates in the program shall post the notice in a conspicuous location. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. JEF LS #9700 10/19/23 2:30pm 2 2