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EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK Term of Contract: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Agency: Spectrum Community Services Address: 2621 Barrington Court Hayward, CA 94545 Contact Person: Lara Calvert, Executive Director Phone: 510 881-0300 Project Name: San Leandro Senior Nutrition Meals Program PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Studies show that low-income seniors are at increased risk of poor nutrition and consequent health and functional problems. Lack of funds can force seniors to skip meals and cut out foods necessary for a balanced, nutrient-rich diet. Eating well-balanced meals on a regular basis is tied directly to health and well-being. Proper nutrition and regular meals are key to maintaining weight, metabolic function, energy, balance, and mental clarity. The need for nutrition is coupled with the need for social interaction and a sense of belonging that can combat isolation and depression. Studies from the Center for Disease Control confirm providing nutritious meals in a setting that provides social support and nutrition education improves health conditions, delays onset of chronic disease and helps stabilize the health status of seniors with chronic disease. While Spectrum’s project objectives seem simple, our goal is to contribute in an important way to the health and well-being of participants. The Senior Meals goal is to enhance the quality of life for older adults. We do it through providing nutritious meals and education to seniors 60 years and older and to offer social interactions with peers which uplift spirit, mind and body. These services are proven to benefit the senior’s health and wellness. During both years of the two-year grant period, Spectrum proposes to prepare and serve at least 10,075 nutritious meals to over 155 individual low-income seniors in San Leandro. We expect to continue to offer takeaway meals along with the option for group dining. MAJOR ACTIVITIES Senior meals will be served five days a week, 247 days per year, at the San Leandro Senior Community Center. Meals will be carefully planned and prepared to be delicious, low sodium and nutritionally balanced to supply 1/3rd of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance for older adults. Every menu is planned by a Registered Dietitian which is in turn reviewed and approved by Alameda County’s Dietitian. Spectrum’s Senior Meals Program is monitored by the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), through program, fiscal and nutrition monitoring providing important feedback to project management as we continue to strive for excellence. Spectrum consistently earns high marks for maintaining high standards in food nutrition, kitchen practices and program operations. The AAA reports are available for review upon request. After preparation, meals are packed in bulk and delivered by Spectrum’s Delivery Driver to the San Leandro Senior Community Center. Due to COVID-19 flexibilities participants have the choice to either have group dining or take-away meals. During this two-year funding period we will continue to adapt our service model based upon guidelines for our community.