### Question
How is the "congregate services programs" defined?


### Answer
The term **congregate services programs** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8002* as follows -

> programs to be undertaken by a public housing agency or a nonprofit corporation to provide assistance, including personal assistance and nutritional meals, to eligible project residents who, with such assistance, can remain independent and avoid unnecessary institutionalization

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES**

