Nutrition Assistance Programs
There are several different nutrition programs for older adults, including meals programs as well as food programs. Some are government programs that provide meals like home-delivered and congregate meals. These are specifically focused for adults 60+ years old and available irrespective of income levels. Some provide groceries, like non-government food pantries and food banks and often don’t require proof of income. Some programs provide money for food and are limited by income level, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):
MEALS PROGRAMS
- Eldercare Locator(link is external) helps you find local programs
- Home Delivered Meals: Like Meals on Wheels(link is external), they deliver meals to seniors in need.
- Congregate Meals: provide group meals and socialization for all seniors, regardless of need (see map below)
- Other programs to look for in your area (availability varies by state)
- Food is Medicine programs
- Some Medicare Advantage insurances include meals benefits
- Check if your local hospital has a food pharmacy
OLDER AMERICANS ACT NUTRITION SERVICES
The Older Americans Act (OAA) helps support social and nutrition services for older adults. OAA nutrition programs are congregate (senior center) meals and Meals on Wheels. This map has links to each state's OAA programs.
OLDER AMERICANS ACT NUTRITION SERVICES
The Older Americans Act (OAA) helps support social and nutrition services for older adults. OAA nutrition programs are congregate (senior center) meals and Meals on Wheels. This map has links to each state's OAA programs.
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
This map has links to each state's SNAP application.