Senior Nutrition Programs FOOD for Lane County Programs

Senior Nutrition Programs FOOD for Lane County

Programs Currently Offered Senior Grocery – providing monthly staples to supplement a balanced senior diet. Intended for seniors who can do some meal preparation Meals on Wheels – providing a hot noontime meal five days a week to homebound seniors in Eugene.

Senior Grocery Commodity Supplemental Food Program Federal Program 60+ Meet people where they are 130% of Federal Poverty Level or below Low income apartment complexes Application, proof of income, and proof of age required Mobile home parks Home Deliveries Partnership with Meals on Wheels 390 clients

The Food

Meals on Wheels More Than Just a Meal

Program Qualifications Risk score given after home interview Clients are also referred to other services at the time of interview. FFLC serving within the city of Eugene Considerations Mobility Health Family support Age 60+ (unless referred through Medicaid) Finances Nutrition Risks

The Meal Constitutes 1/3 of recommended calories and nutrition needs A registered dietitian reviews and signs off on menu plans

Bateman Community Living Delivered every morning and portioned by volunteers in FFLC kitchen The same food is served throughout the whole county

Volunteers