Grantee Spotlight
Delivering Culturally Inclusive Meal Boxes
AgeOptions offers something that can meet everyone’s needs. Older adults receive culturally inclusive meal boxes that are delivered to their front step. The meal boxes contained fresh, frozen and shelf-stable foods as well as Kosher, Black/African American, Latin/Hispanic and non-ethnic Mainstream cuisines, all to provide an unmet need in the community and help those with chronic conditions.
Healthcare to Community: HC2C
Apostle Group, LLC connects healthcare partners with community organizations to improve the health and social isolation of those living with diabetes in Maryland with Diabetes Self-Management Programs, while providing medically tailored meals and improving diabetes management.
Georgians Receiving Insightful Telenutrition Seminars (GRITS)
Open Hand Atlanta's Registered Dietitian team launched a statewide pilot for virtual nutrition education across Georgia.
The Iowa Cafe: AAA and Restaurant Partnerships
Providing flexibility and choice for older adults at local restaurants can be simple. Engage partners and connect with your community to create buy-in, support, and sustainability to offer nutritious meals to participants.
Coalition Approach to Congregate Meal Program
Lanakila Pacific created Kupuna U, a platform focused on flexible access to meal participants and integrating clients and community partners to expand access and education to older adults in Honolulu, HI.
Enhanced Ten Tips for Adults (e-TTA)
University of New England's partnership with students to educate rural older adults in Maine on eating more fruits and vegetables, increasing physical activity, and purchasing healthy foods on a budget.