Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 7638.9 – Contributions and Fees for Cost of Meals.

(a) An eligible individual who receives a meal shall be given the opportunity to contribute to the cost of the meal.
(b) The nutrition services provider shall develop a suggested contribution. When developing this contribution amount, the income ranges of the older individuals in the community and the provider's other sources of income shall be considered.
(c) A sign indicating the suggested contribution for eligible individuals, and the fee for guests, shall be posted near the contribution container at each congregate meal site. A guest fee shall cover all meal costs.
(d) No eligible individual shall be denied participation because of failure or inability to contribute.
(e) The provider shall ensure that the amount of the eligible participant's contribution is kept confidential.
(f) The nutrition services provider shall establish written procedures to protect contributions and fees from loss, mishandling, and theft. Such procedures shall be kept on file at the provider's site.
(g) All contributions and fees shall be identified as program income and used to increase the number of meals served, to facilitate access to such meals, and to provide nutrition-related supportive services.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 42 U.S.C. 3030g-21; and 45 CFR 1321.67.

1. New section filed 1-8-2002; operative 2-7-2002 (Register 2002, No. 2).