Senior Nutrition Program

The Senior Nutrition Program promotes optimal health and independence for persons age 60 and older by offering:

  • Nutritious meals
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Opportunities for social interaction

Eligibility Criteria for Meal Sites:

  • 60 years old or older
  • Disabling condition, such as limited physical mobility, cognitive or psychological impairment, sight impairment
  • Lack of knowledge or skills to select and prepare nourishing well- balanced meals
  • Lack of means to obtain or prepare nourishing meals
  • Lack of incentive to prepare and eat a meal alone

Eligibility Criteria for Meals on Wheels:

  • Homebound
  • Meet the vulnerability criteria
  • Lack an informal support system

Funding comes from:

  • Voluntary contributions from participants
  • United Way of Kittitas County
  • Southwest Aging Long and Term Care

Located:

  • Ellensburg Adult Activity Center
    • Monday thru Thursday
  • Upper County Senior Center
    • Tuesday thru Thursday

To Sign Up for a Meal:

  • Ellensburg (509) 933-3333
  • Upper County (509) 674-7530
  • Elmview (509) 925-6124

Transportation can be arranged through HopeSource:

  • Ellensburg (509) 925-1448
  • Upper County (509) 674-2375