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What is the Elderly Nutrition Program?
The Elderly Nutrition Program is a federal and state funded nutrition program, administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, which allows local elderly agencies to provide nutritious meals to older adults.
What does the Elderly Nutrition Program Provide?
Meals are provided at congregate meal sites and through home-delivered meals to senior citizens (age 60 or older) and handicapped or disabled people under age 60 who live in housing facilities occupied primarily by the elderly where congregate meals are served.
Each meal contains at least 1/3 of the current daily Recommended Dietary Allowance of nutrients and considers the special dietary needs of the elderly. In addition to providing meals, the Elderly Nutrition Program also provides access to social and rehabilitative services.
What is the Congregate Meals Program?
The congregate meal program provides at least one meal per day at senior centers, churches, schools, and other locations. The congregate setting provides opportunities for socialization and companionship. It also offers programs related to nutrition education, exercise activities, health promotion and disease prevention. Some programs also offer meals on weekends.
If you would like to make a referral or need additional information, please call: 508-573-7200 and ask for the Intake Department.
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