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Nutrition Programs

Access Healthy Food

At The Senior Alliance, we seek to ensure that healthy food options are accessible to aging adults in the communities we serve. According to the Center for Disease Control, good nutrition is essential in maintaining good health and lowering the risk of serious health problems. However, fewer than one in 10 adults eat enough vegetables, and fewer than 1 in 7 adults eat the recommended amount of fruit.

Congregate Meals

Individuals aged 60 and older can get a hot lunch on weekdays at any of the 41 community lunch sites. Congregate meal nutrition sites are now open for lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please call the nutrition site to reserve a meal 24 hours in advance. The meals provide at least one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). Donations are encouraged, with a suggested donation of $3.00 per meal.

Wayne County Senior Services
For more information call 734.326.5202 or apply online.

Double Up Food Bucks

Individuals with an active Bridge Card can benefit from Double Up Food Bucks. This program matches fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar, up to $20 per day, effectively doubling the amount of fruits and vegetables you can purchase for the same cost.

Double Up Food Bucks
Call 866.586.2796 or visit Double Up Food Bucks to find a participating farmers market or grocery store near you.

Emergency Grocery Delivery

The Emergency Grocery Delivery program is available on a one-time basis for individuals aged 60 and older who live in The Senior Alliance planning and service area of western Wayne County and Downriver. Individuals may qualify to receive up to $75 in groceries delivered to them in the event of an emergency or urgent need.

Emergency Grocery Delivery
Call 734.722.2830 to inquire about the program or request an emergency grocery delivery.

Focus Hope

Focus Hope provides food boxes to individuals aged 60 and older who live in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw Counties. Recipients must provide a photo ID and proof of financial eligibility.

For more information call 313.494.4600 or email food@focushope.edu.

Liquid Nutrition

Liquid nutrition is available for individuals aged 60 and older who are unable to ingest solid food due to a disabling disease or condition. Eligible individuals may receive up to two cases of Ensure Plus with a suggested donation of $15 per case of 24 cans. Individuals who receive liquid nutrition are not eligible for Meals on Wheels or Congregate Meals.

Wayne County Senior Services
For more information call 800.851.1454 or apply online.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels programs operate in virtually every community in America through a network of more than 5,000 independently run local programs. While the diversity of each program’s services and operations may vary based on the needs and resources of their communities, we are all committed in supporting elderly neighbors to live healthier and more nourished lives in their own homes.

Homebound individuals age 60 and older can receive a hot meal delivered to them Monday through Friday. The meals provide one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).

Wayne County Senior Services
For more information call 734.326.5202 or apply online.

Senior Project Fresh

Each spring, The Senior Alliance receives a limited number of coupon booklets that can be used to pay for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets. Each booklet contains ten $2 vouchers. To qualify, individuals must be age 60 or older, have a total household income equivalent to or less than 185% of the federal poverty level, and live in our service area.

Senior Project Fresh
For more information call 734.722.2830 to speak with an Information & Assistance Specialist.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

TEFAP provides food boxes to low-income families living in western Wayne County and Downriver. Call Samaritas at 734.721.4470 for more information and eligibility criteria.

Additional Food Assistance
For information about additional food assistance options, such as food pantries and soup kitchens, please call The Senior Alliance at 800.815.1112 to speak with an Information & Assistance Specialist.