Nutrition - Congregate Meals & Meals on Wheels

Middletown Community Cafe (Congregate Meal Program)

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Community Cafes offer a nutritious meal in a social setting where participants can gather, eat well, have fun and discover additional resources in their area. Anonymous donations are requested but not required. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs) for seniors. The DRIs establish nutrient levels of needed nutrients by age and gender that are necessary for health and to decrease the risk of chronic disease. Menus are developed monthly and include special events, ethnic themes and traditional favorites along with low fat milk, whole grain breads and plenty of fruits and vegetables.  Meals are excellent for people with common conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. Group nutrition education is offered quarterly at each congregate meal site.  Two full business days notice is required to make a reservation for lunch.  The cafe coordinator Rosa works Monday through Friday from approximately 10am-12:30pm.  Please leave her a message with any questions about how to get started at (860) 638-4543.  There is a suggested donation of $3 per meal.  A completed Federal Form 5 is required in order to participate.  There is no income eligibility requirement.  The Senior Center is just a host site.  For more information or questions, please call the Senior Resources Midstate Region Program Coordinator at (860) 373-6834 or email him at cblancarte@seniorresourcesec.org .

Meals on Wheels

Home delivered meals are provided to seniors who cannot leave their home on a regular basis.  Meals are typically delivered hot as a midday meal with an additional cold meal for the evening when necessary.  The daily contact with friendly and specially trained drivers is a tremendous additional benefit, providing “More than just a Meal”.  Meals are federally funded but donations are requested.  Each meal provides 1/3 of the daily Dietary Reference Intake for seniors with an overall plan well suited for low sodium, cardiac, diabetes and other medical concerns.

Home delivered meal recipients are visited by our Registered Dietitian annually for an individualized in-home assessment with education and counseling as needed. This is also an opportunity to provide access to other potential service needs so that the homebound client has similar access to services offered through our offices and local senior centers. 

To start Meals on Wheels, please call the Senior Resources Midstate Region Program Coordinator at (860) 373-6834 or email him at cblancarte@seniorresourcesec.org .  A Federal Form 5 is required in order to participate.