Food & Nutrition
Some may be looking for a good meal in the company of others; those who are disabled, have limited incomes or who cannot cook for themselves may need extra assistance. Among the services available to Philadelphia’s seniors are home-delivered meals; congregate meals at senior community centers; financial assistance; and information about food and nutrition. There are financial eligibility requirements for some of these services.
Click here for a print-ready Food Resource Guide for Philadelphia Older Adult.
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Any Philadelphia resident age 60 or over can go to a senior community center funded by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to have a lunchtime meal. Donations are requested but not required.
Click here for a list of Senior Community Centers
Consumers can obtain home-delivered meals through a number of programs. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging provides home-delivered meals at no cost to consumers who qualify for the service.
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Other services are available for those who don’t qualify for meals through PCA.
Individual agencies should be contacted for eligibility requirements.
Click here for a list of other home-delivered meals services
Free or discounted food is available for the needy from a variety of services, including soup kitchens which serve hot meals; food cupboards which provide free food; and organizations which provide discounted food in return for community service. There are also shopping services which will assist those who are incapacitated or need assistance.
Click here for a list of Food Cupboards and Kitchens
The online search engine and mobile app at http://www.Sheltr.org provides information on the closest available sources of emergency food and shelter in Philadelphia.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP (formerly the food stamp program) helps low-income people buy food.
For information on applying for nutrition assistance contact:
The Philadelphia County Assistance Office
215-560-2900
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Click here for SNAPGood nutrition is one of the most important elements in maintaining good health. (The following link is a shortcut to another area within this site) Click here for a list of newsletters on Nutrition, Health and Medication Management.
Long-Term Care Residents Share Favorite Recipes
For the PhiladelphiaLong Term Care Ombudsman Program’s recipe project, long-term care residents share favorite family recipes, including breads, breakfast foods, soups, entrees, and desserts. Enjoy this multi-cultural cookbook filled with flavorful recipes, "Defining Dining: It's About Me." Large-quantity versions of selected recipes are also available for use in long-term care and other large facilities. The recipe project is sponsored by the Philadelphia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. Click Here>> for the recipe book.