There are a number of available food programs for eligible older adults, including grocery and prepared meal programs, for pick-up, in congregate settings, and for delivery to the home.
FREE MONEY FOR FOOD
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- SNAP Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled
- SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot
- Pay with SNAP EBT – Amazon Customer Service (free delivery with minimum orders, no Prime membership required, although discount memberships are available for those who are eligible)
Nutrition Programs for Seniors
GROCERY-TYPE PROGRAMS
- USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
- Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
- Child and Adult Care Food Program
PREPARED MEAL PROGRAMS
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS
- Meals on Wheels Home Delivered Meals Program
- Mom’s Meals: How Can Seniors Receive Free Home-Delivered Meals?
- Medicaid Meal Waiver & Homestyle Direct
- Humana Well Dine®: “This program provides fully prepared, nutritious meals to eligible Humana Medicare-covered patients recovering from an inpatient stay in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, as well as those enrolled in a qualified chronic-condition special needs plan. Eligible patients receive home delivery of the meals. Patients also receive a guide to nutrition and eating well.”
ADDITIONAL FOOD RESOURCE INFORMATION
FREE GROCERY DELIVERY
- Free Grocery Delivery for Older Adults and Those Who are Immunocompromised (Find Out if Your City Participates)
- Use the Help Map to find and offer help (nextdoor.com)
FEE FOR SERVICE DELIVERY
GoGoGrandparent | On-Demand Uber & Lyft Rides for Seniors
“Rides, Groceries, Meals & More: Built Better For Older Adults And People With Disabilities. Screened & monitored services from Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, and more, with or without a smartphone, 24/7.”
* Discounted Amazon Prime for qualifying EBT and government assistance recipients