In California
Eat well to age well: Nutrition Programs
maintain health and vitality as people age. California has provided meals, nutrition services, and social connections for older adults more than 50 years. And there are a variety of programs and resources to help ensure older Californians have access to fresh, nutritious food.
Eating well is essential to
For those who would benefit from meal delivery because of illness, disability, isolation, or other factors, the Home-Delivered Meals Program is an ideal option. Participants receive healthy meals delivered to their home along with nutrition education and screening to support overall well-being.
Anthony Juarez, 69, is a believer in both group and home-delivered meals, he says, in part because they feature “spot on” salt and sugar content. That, along with insights gleaned from a nutrition program for older adults in San Diego, helped him lose more than 100 pounds. “The kindness and the care that you give in something as simple as a meal — it’s huge to us,” he says. “What a gift.”
Call 800-510-2020 or visit Find Services in My County to connect with local meal programs.
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For those who would benefit from meal delivery because of illness, disability, isolation, or other factors, the Home-Delivered Meals Program is an ideal option. Participants receive healthy meals delivered to their home along with nutrition education and screening to support overall well-being.
Anthony Juarez, 69, is a believer in both group and home-delivered meals, he says, in part because they feature “spot on” salt and sugar content. That, along with insights gleaned from a nutrition program for older adults in San Diego, helped him lose more than 100 pounds.
“The kindness and the care that you give in something as simple as a meal — it’s huge to us,” he says. “What a gift.”
Call 800-510-2020 or visit Find Services in My County to connect with local meal programs.
essential to maintain health and vitality as people age. California has provided meals, nutrition services, and social connections for older adults more than 50 years. And there are a variety of programs and resources to help ensure older Californians have access to fresh, nutritious food.
Home-Delivered Meals Program
Joining group meals at senior centers, community centers, and other gathering places offers more than just a healthy meal. Participants receive prepared, nutritious food and benefit from nutrition education and screening to assess nutrition risk. These gatherings provide valuable opportunities to socialize and form new friendships.
Congregate Meals Program
The CalFresh Expansion program provides assistance to local organizations to help older Californians enroll for CalFresh benefits if they receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or State Supplemental Payment (SSP). Call 800-510-2020 or visit GetCalFresh.org to learn more.
CalFresh Expansion
People of all ages can find assistance through state and local organizations. Call 211 or visit 211.org for local resources. Information is also available from the California Department of Social Services and local food banks.
Food Banks and Emergency Food Resources
Many of California’s Area Agencies on Aging offer CalFresh Healthy Living services, which provide eligible older adults with resources to support healthy, active lifestyles by teaching about good nutrition and how to stretch food dollars. The program also builds partnerships in communities to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Call 800-510-2020 or visit aging.ca.gov to learn more.
CalFresh Healthy Living Services
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides fresh, nutritious, locally grown produce and herbs through Certified Farmers’ Markets. Area Agencies on Aging distribute check booklets to eligible individuals who are aged 60 and older and on a limited income. Call 800-510-2020 or visit Find Services in My County for more information.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
This program makes it possible for eligible older adults to use their CalFresh benefits on hot meals at 4,050 participating restaurants throughout California.
"I reconnect with several former classmates and return home full of good food and fond memories!" says Chao Fong, who enjoys restaurant meals at three participating San Francisco eateries.
Each of these nutrition programs helps older Californians live their best lives.
CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program
Joining group meals at senior centers, community centers, and other gathering places offers more than just a healthy meal. Participants receive prepared, nutritious food and benefit from nutrition education and screening to assess nutrition risk. These gatherings provide valuable opportunities to socialize and form new friendships.
Where Can You Get Shots?
The CalFresh Expansion program provides assistance to local organizations to help older Californians enroll for CalFresh benefits if they receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or State Supplemental Payment (SSP). Call 800-510-2020 or visit GetCalFresh.org to learn more.
Home-Delivered Meals Program
People of all ages can find assistance through state and local organizations. Call 211 or visit 211.org for local resources. Information is also available from the California Department of Social Services and local food banks.
CalFresh Expansion
Many of California’s Area Agencies on Aging offer CalFresh Healthy Living services, which provide eligible older adults with resources to support healthy, active lifestyles by teaching about good nutrition and how to stretch food dollars. The program also builds partnerships in communities to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Call 800-510-2020 or visit aging.ca.gov to learn more.
Food Banks and Emergency Food Resources
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides fresh, nutritious, locally grown produce and herbs through Certified Farmers’ Markets. Area Agencies on Aging distribute check booklets to eligible individuals who are aged 60 and older and on a limited income. Call 800-510-2020 or visit Find Services in My County for more information.
CalFresh Healthy Living Services
This program makes it possible for eligible older adults to use their CalFresh benefits on hot meals at 4,050 participating restaurants throughout California.
"I reconnect with several former classmates and return home full of good food and fond memories!" says Chao Fong, who enjoys restaurant meals at three participating San Francisco eateries.
Each of these nutrition programs helps older Californians live their best lives.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program