Clay Senior and Community Services, Inc (CSCS) has released a statement regarding the pending relocation of the Title III Nutrition Program from the Two-Run location to Main Street:
The Title III Nutrition Program is a community service program operated by CSCS. It is designed to reduce hunger and food insecurity, promote socialization, promote health and well-being, and delay adverse health conditions. The program allows CSCS to provide one nutritious meal, per day, to senior citizens of Clay County. CSCS serves 1500+ meals per month to these deserving members of our community.
The program is housed in a facility owned by the Clay County Commission. The “rent free” lease agreement between the County Commission and CSCS requires CSCS to maintain the facility and pay for basic routine maintenance and repairs. CSCS has met this lease requirement over the years without any problems. Recently, the repairs required have been determined to exceed the cost of routine maintenance. Given the upcoming cost and ongoing requirement of the lease, it is in the best interest of CSCS, its employees and senior citizens of Clay County, to move the operation of the Title III Nutrition Program to its main facility in downtown Clay.
In late 2019 and early 2020, CSCS invested over $13,000 in renovating part of the main street facility. This included the purchase of flooring, kitchen equipment, appliances, tables and chairs, etc. The renovation was successful and resulted in CSCS being able to rent the space to another business, The Hub. Unfortunately, two operations cannot occupy this single space, so The Hub will have to relocate by the lease agreement expiration date of February 28,2021. CSCS regrets that this space is no longer available to rent, while remaining committed to its mission of serving the senior citizens of Clay County.
The Title III Nutrition Services Program will continue to operate at its current location until it is fully operational in its new location.
