The Delta Nutrition Program received significant budget cuts in State Fiscal Year 2013. In order to balance its budget, Delta had hoped to develop a central kitchen in Lawton; but because of construction delays they were not able to realize enough savings to make that happen this year. As a result, site staff at multiple nutrition sites had to be laid off. The site manager position in Purcell is vacant and will not be replaced. Additionally, cook aid positions in Temple, Ringling, Blanchard, Byars, Duncan, Frederick and Cache were eliminated. Staff were notified on January 30 of the reduction.
Delta still plans to provide the same number of meals at all of these sites as long as program funding continues at its current level. Unfortunately, if sequestration occurs, some sites may be closed.
For more information, contact Ken Jones at ASCOG.
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