Nutritious meals are provided to help older persons maintain dignity, restore and maintain good health and remain in their homes as long as possible. Café style or home-delivered meals are provided along with outreach, nutrition education, supportive services and recreational activities.
As food is one of the most important elements in the strategy to keep people out of institutions, Meals-on-Wheels is a critical component in the nation's health and available funding.
Who is eligible:
Individuals age 60 and over are eligible for Meals-on-Wheels & Senior Dining. If home-delivered services is requested, the need for the service is verified using State guidelines. Some areas may have waiting lists. Meals are offered based on available funding.
Funding Sources:
The Title III Nutrition Program received Older American Act funds from the Area Agency on Aging and Disability at the Greater Nashville Regional Council. Dollars also come from the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability, State of Tennessee, United Way, United States Department of Agriculture, local contributions, sponsors and memorials.
Our Staff gratefully acknowledge the contributors who make this program possible.
What was done in 2005-2006?
We provided 357,025 meals to 4,243 elderly individuals in FY 2006. This figure barely scratches the surface of those in need.
Mid-Cumberland HRA provides nutritious meals to help older persons maintain dignity, restore and maintain good health and remain in their homes as long as possible.
