• Delivery of meals to recipients' homes 

• Provision of both hot and cold meals 

• Options for special diets as needed 

2. Regulations 

Meal delivery services are governed by: 

• Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 7 AAC 130.295 

• 18 AAC 31 Alaska Food Code 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Providers must be certified as meal services providers under 7 AAC 130.220 (a)(1)(J). 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services, oversees the certification and regulation of meal delivery services. 

5. Application Process 

Providers must complete the certification application process through the Division of Senior and Disabilities Services. 

6. Required Documentation 

Required documentation includes: 

• Completed Provider Certification Application 

• Sample 5-Week Cycle Menu 

• Food Service Permit 

• Policy Assurances Form (Cert-37) 

• Various policies and procedures documents 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The specific timeline for approval is not mentioned in the provided information. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

No specific pre-application process is mentioned. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

While no specific pre-application training is mentioned, providers must ensure staff are trained in food safety and delivery procedures. 

10. Additional Notes 

• Providers must deliver meals into the hands of the recipient, a caregiver, or another designated person unless other arrangements are specified in a written agreement 

• Meals must meet the standards of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-25 and Dietary Reference Intakes 

• As of February 24, 2025, the USDA has approved a project to provide ready-to-eat meal box delivery for children in rural Alaska.

• Providers must comply with all applicable local and state building codes, fire codes, and sanitation requirements.