Many older adults experience challenges in accessing healthy foods. To address this, the Department for the Aging offers the Stay Fit Dining program, which provides nutritious meals along with nutrition services that help older adults maintain their health and understand the value of proper nutrition.
The Stay Fit Dining program serves hot, nutritious noonday meals at various locations around Erie County, Monday-Friday and is available to individuals 60 years old or older. Participants must be 60 years of age or older and the suggested confidential contribution is $3.50. Download the dining site list.
Stay Fit Dining Frozen Congregate Meal Program - Ensuring that you or a loved one has nutritious meals available in the home when you need them. Meals are available in 3, 5, 6, 8 or 10-pack varieties with a small suggested contribution cost.
Go & Dine The Go & Dine Program has been paused for the unforeseeable future. For questions please contact 716-858-7639.
Nutrition Counseling: Contact our NY Connects line for FREE nutrition counseling! 716-858-8526
Nutrition Workshops - Our Nutrition team is made up of experts that are excited to teach you how to eat well for you and your wallet!
Farmers Market Coupons- Check our schedule to see where you can take advantage of this program!
Home Delivered Meals - People 60 and over who cannot shop or prepare their own meals, often count on nutritious meals delivered to their homes five days a week. If you or someone you know, is unable to take care of meal preparation, a call to (716) 858-8526 can initiate an in-home evaluation for home-delivered meals as well as any other benefits or services for which the older person may be eligible.
Grocery Delivery - A list of grocery delivery options in Erie County (please note that this is not a program through the county, rather a list for you to refer to if needed)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - SNAP benefits make it easier to put healthy, nutritious food on the table for everyone who qualifies. Our department's case management team assists people in applying for this benefit, and our nutrition team hosts informational sessions/workshops on how to best use your benefits.
Pantries - Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens are located throughout Erie County to serve emergency needs and provide assistance - please call NY Connects at (716)858-8526.
Find the resources closest to you: Pantry Locator / FeedMore Pantry Locator