Food and Nutrition

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Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Friday, May 4, 2018

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program works to improve the health of low-income elderly persons, at least 60 years of age, by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA foods. These monthly food packages include a variety of items such as: non-fat dry and ultra pasteurized milk, juice, Farina, canned meat/poultry or fish, oats/ready-to-eat cereal, rice or … Read More

Doorstep Dining

Friday, May 4, 2018

The guidelines for becoming a Doorstep Dining customer are: You must be on an established delivery route OR be willing to pick-up the meals at one of our several locations The meals are $6.25 for regular meals and specialty meals (pureed, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.) are $8. There is a minimum order of (5) meals … Read More

Meals on Wheels

Friday, May 4, 2018

The criteria for receiving Meals on Wheels: Must be 60 years of age or older, be homebound and unable to leave their house without assistance Must be unable to prepare a meal and have no one available to prepare a meal Available on short or long term basis, depending on need SAMPLE MENU REQUEST MORE … Read More

Community Cafes

Friday, May 4, 2018

Our Community Cafes are reopening!  Check here often for updates regarding a community Cafe’ opening near you!   Community Cafe sites are more than just a place to go to enjoy delicious meals. Many dining sites have games and music to make the day fun. People come to the dining sites to socialize with others and … Read More

Furry Friends Food Bank

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is dedicated to preserving the special bond between older adults and their pets by providing pre-packaged standardized bags of pet food and basic pet care supplies to low-income older adults on a monthly basis through our Furry Friends Food Bank (FFFB). Pets give older adults a sense of purpose by … Read More