This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks to identify qualified community-based organizations to carry out the programs and services of the DFSS Senior Services Division, as designated by the Older Americans Act, at the Department of Family and Support Services Senior Services Division 15 Satellite Senior Center locations. With the goal of supporting older adults with living independently in their own homes for as long as possible, DFSS Satellite Senior Centers provide a wide range of services that helps older adults (55+) to remain fit, active, and healthy as they age in place within their communities.

The Senior Food Box Program RFP seeks proposals from qualified food service providers who have experience providing monthly delivery of fresh produce, pantry staples, and frozen meat options for older adults age 60+, their caregivers, and grandparents or older relatives 55+ raising children or persons with disabilities.

The Department of Family and Support Services - Chicago Area Agency on Aging's (DFSS-Chicago Area Agency on Aging) goal of supporting older adults to age in place plays an even greater role as national census projections indicate that 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day. According to a recent study by the Metropolitan Agency for Planning, the number of seniors in the Chicago metropolitan area who are between 65- 84 years of age is expected to double by 2040. As indicated above, not only is the older adult population in Chicago expanding in size but one quarter of older adults are 80 years or older. In keeping with the Age­Friendly City movement of which Chicago is a part of, the Chicago Area Agency on Aging is committed to healthy aging, community well-being, and the removal of disparities for older adults as supported by community­based networks of care that not only enable older adults to live independently but to also thrive.