There are a growing number of seniors going hungry and suffering from malnutrition in Alabama. NARCOG is working to reduce the number of individuals in the region who do not have access to nutritious food or enough food.

There are many avenues for seniors 60 and older to take to receive nutritious food and meals. Our Aging and Disability Resource Center can screen you for programs AND help you apply. Take a look at the options provided for seniors to recieve nutritious food and meals:

• Senior Centers - Seniors can take advantage of hot, nutritious meals at any one of our 22 senior centers in our Region. Lunch is provided Monday through Friday. Call your local center for hours of operation. There is NO COST to participate in daily activities or to receive a hot, nutritious meal.
• Homebound or Frozen Meals - Homebound or frozen meals may be provided to individuals who meet the qualifications to receive meals in their home. 
• Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) - From January to spring each year, we assist those 60 and older apply for the SFMNP. This program provides eligible seniors with $30 in vouchers they can use at local farmers markets during the summer and fall. You must reapply each year, and a limited number are available each year! 
• SNAP - SNAP helps Alabama seniors 60 years and older buy healthy food at the grocery store. The amount of assistance received depends on the individual's fixed income rate, number of people in the household, and high medical or living expenses.

Call Access Alabama - Aging and Disability Resource Center at NARCOG to be assessed for these and other nutrition resources at 256-355-4515.