Nutrition Resources
Brown Bag Program
The goal of this program is to assist individuals in need of long term care services to make informed choices of *setting and services, *resources to help pay for supports and services, *referrals to experts in the individual’s particular disability as needed, and *assistance in connecting with appropriate resources. It is regardless of the consumer’s income or insurance and can take place in the hospital, rehab, nursing facility or community setting.
The Greater Boston Food Bank is collaborating with Elder Services to provide groceries on a monthly basis to over 900 elders in the Merrimack Valley. Each “Brown Bag” contains enough food for at least 3 complete meals, and both perishable and non-perishable foods are included. This program enables low income seniors to stretch their food dollars throughout the month. Several housing sites and Councils on Aging have volunteer drivers that pick up the bags to distribute to seniors within a particular community.
Please call the Healthy Aging Programs Coordinator at 1-800-892-0890 for more information about the Brown Bag program.
Meals on Wheels
Eating well is an important part of staying healthy and remaining independent. When it becomes difficult for an elder to prepare a meal, the meals on wheels program can help. A hot nutritious meal is available 5 days a week, as well as emergency storm packs and weekend provisions. Donations from participants for the meals are suggested but not required.
Meals can be delivered at home, or an elder may dine with others in a noon time meal program at a senior center or other community setting.