Community Living Connections

Senior Nutrition

Under-nutrition, malnutrition, isolation and depression are common among elderly hospital patients and residents of long-term care facilities. But they also affect a growing number of independent adults, particularly low-income seniors living alone.

For older adults in our community, Rural Resources offers nutrition programs that help combat these issues, including:

Diner’s Choice: Developed by the Tri-County Senior Nutrition Program, Diner’s Choice issues coupons for meals at participating restaurants in Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties and enables seniors to go out and meet with friends for a meal any time the restaurants are open. Participating restaurants offer many different meal choices with menus designed to meet at least one-third of recommended daily nutritional needs. Best of all, meals are provided on a donation basis, so no senior goes hungry.

Meals on Wheels Weekdays: Hot meals are delivered by volunteers up to three times a week to home-bound seniors who are 60 years or older or who are married to someone 60 or older and who are determined to be “nutritionally at-risk”. Our staff will meet with you to determine your eligibility and whether you might also benefit from other services we offer.

Meals on Wheels Weekends: Frozen meals are available to seniors who are able to heat meals themselves but may lack physical mobility, suffer from mental illness or depression, or lack help from friends or neighbors. These meals can be picked up at a Rural Resources office or delivered to your home by an available volunteer. We suggest a donation of $20 per box of seven meals on a “pay as you can” basis.

Who qualifies for these services?

Seniors aged 60+

Important note about qualifiying for services: The qualifications listed here are a general indication of who will qualify for these services. If you need these services but aren't sure if you fit the qualifications listed, please contact our offices. We will work with you to find the services to fit your needs.

Populations Served by Senior Nutrition

Senior Nutrition Client Stories

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