The Food and Nutrition Program for Aged (FNPA) was established as 1 of 30 research and demonstration programs funded through the provisions of the "Older Americans Act" to promote improved nutrition among aged groups. In the first 3-year phase, the program concentrated on the delivery of nutritional services, and the development and demonstration of an educational program for good nutrition. In its last year, the main concern of FNPA was to expand its program of nutritional education to a larger segment of the target population through the use of Community Nutrition Aides (CNA), who were members of the target group. This paper, reflecting evaluation research of an FNPA program aimed at a rural Black aged population, contained: (1) a brief description of the program; (2) a review of research procedures; and (3) a synthesized presentation of major outcomes. The 20 unpaid Aides were evaluted for knowledge of program purpose and goals, nature of home visits to clients, nutritional related factors, and supportive services. The evaluation presented evidence that the program had a keen effect on the lives and general well-being of the Aides. The greatest benefit of the program might be the reciprocal rewards of the relationships established between the Aides and their clients. The 3 implications for social action programs covered such things as methodologies, program effectiveness, and evaluation procedures. (KM)