Senior Nutrition Program
Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) has operated the home-delivered meals and Senior Cafe (formerly) congregate meals programs since 1992. These are the programs that make up the Senior Nutrition Program for Washtenaw County. Funding for the contracted services portion of the program originates from the Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA) and the Older Americans Act at the federal level and is passed through the AgeWays, formerly called the Area Agency on Aging, 1-B (AAA 1-B) to OCED. Seniors aged 60 and over are serviced with a daily meal that is designed to meet one-third of their daily nutrition requirements. Whenever possible, the program strives to offer meals at locations in conjunction with social, recreational, and educational activities. The program provides an opportunity for companionship, human contact, and relief from isolation for older adults.

Menus for both Senior Cafe and Home-Delivered Meals have been nutritionally approved by AgeWays, assuring that each meal meets nutritional requirements. The food is prepared by contracted food service operations. Many supportive services such as counseling, exercise classes, and health education are offered in conjunction with the meals to ensure socialization and activity. Those participants with special needs are referred to the appropriate services by the Site Coordinator, Social Workers, or a County Assessor/Social Worker.

Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development    Phone: (734) 544-6748     Serves: Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Milan and Whitmore Lake

Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels   Phone: (734) 998-6686    Serves: City of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Township, Pittsfield Township, and Scio Township

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels    Phone: (734) 487-9669      Serves: City of Ypsilanti, Township of Ypsilanti, Augusta Township, Superior Township, eastern and central area of Pittsfield Township, and York Township