Nutrition Assistance
Do you need meal delivery to your home? Could you use help affording fresh fruits and vegetables? Are you looking for places near you that offer meal programs? The Senior Nutrition Program may be able to help.
The Senior Nutrition Program provides nutritious meals and social connection for older adults, helping them maintain their health and independence. Through home-delivered meals, community dining sites (congregate nutrition), and Diner’s Choice, the program ensures access to balanced meals while fostering a sense of community. The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program is also available for those who are seeking fresh fruits and vegetables or want to support local farmers. Eligibility and meal options vary by location.
Call our free Community Living Connections helpline at 509-960-7281 for more information.
Home Delivered MealsAre you 60 or older and homebound or isolated? Home Delivered Meals provides food and services to maintain or improve your health and independence through accessing healthy meal options. Hot meals are available for delivery to your home up to five days per week regardless of your financial status. Frozen, liquid, or shelf-stable meals are also available. More information can be found at Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels, The Council on Aging & Human Services, or Rural Resources Community Action. Contact our free Community Living Connections helpline at 509-960-7281 to learn more about this program.
This program serves satisfying meals to people 60 and over, regardless of your financial status. These community dining sites offer an opportunity to socialize while eating a nice healthy meal. Services such as transportation to/from meal sites, nutrition counseling, and nutrition education are also available. More information can be found at Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels, Council on Aging & Human Services, or Rural Resources Community Action.
Diner’s Choice is a nourishment program where seniors can try an assortment of restaurants situated throughout Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties. Anyone 60 or older may join, and coupons have a clearly marked expiration date. Participants can use Diner’s Choice coupons at participating restaurants for approved items. Most restaurants include breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections.
To join, contact any Rural Resources Community Action office at 509-684-3932 and ask for an application. After signing up, someone from the Senior Nutrition Program will contact the applicant to complete the process.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides eligible seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets and farm stands. The SFMNP increases our community’s intake of fruits and vegetables; expands the use of local farmers markets, farm stands, and community-supported agriculture programs; and increases sales of Washington grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Eligible low-income seniors receive one $80 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and farm stands.
The 2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is closed for the year. We are no longer accepting applications and benefits expire as of October 31st, 2025. If you would like to participate in the 2026 season, check back in late Spring of 2026 to re-apply or for more information.
Please note: The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program requires participants to re-apply each year. A new benefits card will be sent out each year as well, so the 2025 cards can be thrown away or recycled.
To Reach Support for Nutrition Services: For Spokane County, visit the Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels website.
For Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties, call Rural Resources Community Action at 509-684-3932.
For Whitman County, call The Council on Aging & Human Services at 509-397-8008.
Note: Other resources may be available. Call our free Community Living Connections helpline at 509-960-7281Â to learn more.
