Halifax Council on Aging shifts to packaged foods for safety, outlines outreach plans amid funding limits

Summary

A Halifax Council on Aging staff member outlined plans to improve food safety at the senior center by shifting from potluck-style refreshments to commercially packaged items with allergen labeling and certified food-safety procedures. The staff member also discussed creating newcomer and volunteer packets, expanding outreach efforts, and using grant funds for packaged snacks. However, they warned that donor rules and town governance impose restrictions on how private donations can be spent.