# Delaware County Office for the Aging Annual Public Hearing


**Body:** Delaware County NY
**Date:** October 19, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Healthcare, Transportation, Grants & Funding


Delaware County Office for the Aging (OFA) Annual Public Hearing, October 19, 2026: Staff reviewed services and funding plans for 2027. Procurement and service-delivery arrangements discussed included contracts with licensed aide agencies At Home Care and Allied Care, Legal Aid Society of New York, and Connect America for emergency response systems. OFA also described its prior-year contract with Rural Health Network of South Central New York for volunteer medical transportation. The senior dining program has moved in-house, with six dining centers and 18 staff; its budget was reported at about $1.4 million for the current year and approximately $1.2 million for next year. The meal contribution is $5, compared with a stated full cost of $14.44 per meal.

Staff said state SNAP-Ed grant funding has ended and OFA is seeking support to continue the Local Roots produce program. The state approved use of unmet-needs funds for staff and materials, estimated at about $50,000, while OFA is working with outside supporters to fund food purchases; a prior contribution of $43,200 was also mentioned. For 2027, OFA is considering a consumer-directed home-care option that could allow clients to pay a family member, friend, or neighbor, and plans to pursue chair-yoga instructor certification. Attendees discussed program access and event improvements, including maps for Senior Fun Day. No formal votes or new contract awards were reported.

**Source:** Delaware County NY