NUTRITION PROGRAMS

Program Overview:

Skamania County Senior Services provides two nutrition programs — Congregate Meals and Home Delivered Meals.

Congregate Meal Program:
This is the oldest and most popular program and is aimed at person over age 60 who are physically and emotionally able to benefit from a social setting. Noon meals are served Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Rock Creek Center in Stevenson.  The program provides older adults with a hot, nutritious meal and an opportunity to socialize.  It is also a time to enjoy games, music, and arts and crafts and to participate in nutrition and health education and entertainment programs.

Home Delivered Meal Program:
For persons who are homebound and have special long-term or emergency needs, meals are delivered to your house.  A hot meal is delivered to eligible persons in the Stevenson and Carson area on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Frozen meals are provided in other areas and for days when hot meals are not available.

How to Participate in the Nutrition Programs

Congregate Meal Program:
New participants are encouraged to call Senior Services and let us know they are coming to the meal, but no reservation is required.  The suggested donation is $3.00 per meal for persons age 60 and older.  However, no senior will be denied service.  For persons under age 60, the required cost is $5.00 per meal.  Transportation to and from the site may be available. Call 509-427-3990 for reservations or more information.

Home Delivered Meal Program:
Participants must be assessed and determined to be eligible for this program by a Senior Services staff person.  The staff person will make a home visit.  The suggested donation is $3.00 per meal.  For more information or to request an assessment, contact 509-427-3994.