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Nutrition Services

Many older adults face barriers to accessing healthy foods. The Department of Senior Services provides programs to ensure they receive nutritious meals and understand the importance of proper nutrition.

Erie County, NY - 🍽️ 245,000: the number of meals Erie... | FacebookThe 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 here. 

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!

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Farmers Market Coupons- Distribution for 2025 has not been announced yet.

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)

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 

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