Nutrition for Seniors
Making healthy, nutritious, daily meals can be difficult for several reasons. Often, for seniors, or those with disabilities, getting out to go grocery shopping or the simple act of cooking may be difficult. Dexterity can be an issue or mobility. Or, it may be that cooking and eating a full meal alone just isn’t appealing. It may not always be apparent right away that someone needs help with meals. Signs to look for include: rotting and past-due food in the fridge, or a fridge or pantry that is empty or not stocked with healthy essentials. Also - watch for dishes and pans being consistently left in the sink or on countertops - this could mean someone is losing the strength to lift them in and out of cupboards. Multiple cuts on hands and fingers may mean that cutting skills are becoming shaky. Do you have a family member or friend who can continue to live independently, but may need help with daily meals? Are you looking for affordable meal delivery service for yourself? Or do you, or someone you know need to find short-term or temporary meal delivery following a surgery or sickness? There are many options available, and we are here to help you find them.
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Resources in ,
Nutrition and Functional Foods for Healthy Aging
Vegan Nutrition for Seniors
Nutrition Care of the Older Adult: a Handbook for Dietetics Professionals Working Throughout the Continuum of Care
Senior Fitness
ELDER NUTRITION
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
Seniors and Nutrition
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating
Nutrition for the Middle Aged and Elderly
Healthy Aging
A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being
A SUPER Home Exercise Book For Seniors
An Empowering Home Exercise Routine That Really Packs A Punch
Elderly Nutrition Program Evaluation
Draft Final Report: Evalution Finding
Burlington. Parks and Recreation - Seniors Keeping Connected Program - Burlington Seniors' Centre
Funded by the United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton in partnership with the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
Appleby United Church - East Burlington Seniors Lunch
Provided in partnership with four other local churches (Holy Cross Lutheran, Pineland Baptist, St. Elizabeth's Anglican and St. Patrick's Catholic).
Hamilton Tastebuds Student Nutrition Collaborative
St. Matthew's House - Seniors Drop-In Centre - 460 Wentworth St - Seniors Drop-In Centre
St. Matthew's House - Seniors Drop-In Centre - 460 Wentworth St - Seniors Drop-In Centre
General Topics and Information - Halton Region - How to Find - Food Banks, Emergency Food Cupboards & Vouchers, Community Meals - Burlington
* to go directly to the records of the two main food banks see Burlington Food Bank (here) and Salvation Army (here).
* food banks usually have a wide selection and stock of items, food cupboards/pantries may have a smaller number and selection
* some may require proof of residency or income, see each record for details
* all community meals are free, open to everyone and drop-in, unless otherwise specified
CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM, AS HOURS MAY CHANGE, OR BE SUBJECT TO VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES
Monday:
* 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893
* 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
* 12 noon Out-4-Lunch for Seniors at St. Matthew on the Plains, 126 Plains Rd E, 905-632-1233
* 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society (emergency food cupboard), 484 Plains Rd E (near King Rd), 905-592-3722
* 12 noon-1 pm Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at Burlington East Presbyterian Church, 505 Walker's Line (near New St), call to confirm 905-637-5155
* 12 noon-8 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218
* 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at Brant Hills Presbyterian Church, 2138 Brant St. (between Hwy 407 and Dundas St/Hwy 5), call to confirm 905-335-2640
* Hours vary, call for information Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777
Tuesday:
* 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893
* 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
* 11:30 am-12:30 pm Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at St Luke's Anglican Church, 1371 Elgin St (downtown Burlington), 905-634-1826
* 3rd Tuesday of the month (no lunch in Jul, Aug or Dec), 12 noon, East Burlington Seniors Lunch at Appleby United Church, 4407 Spruce Ave, 905-637-2942
* 12 noon-8 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218
* 4 pm-6:30 pm Open Doors Food Bank at St Christopher's Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
* Hours vary, call for information: Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777
* 6 pm (all year except 2 weeks at Christmas and during Easter week) Open Doors Community Supper at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
* 6:45 pm Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 2265 Mountainside Dr, call to confirm 905-336-5353
Wednesday:
* 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893
* 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
* 9 am-12 noon Knox Presbyterian Church, 461 Elizabeth St, 905-333-3013
* 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of the month, 11:30 am St Luke's Anglican Church Community Lunch, Parish Hall 1382 Ontario St
* 12 noon Next Door Space Community Lunch at ForestView Church Without Walls, 650 Plains Rd E, 289-799-0154
* 12 noon-4:30 pm Compassion Society (emergency food cupboard), 484 Plains Rd E (near King Rd), 905-592-3722
* 12 noon-8 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218
* Hours vary, call for information Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777
* 2nd and 4th Wednesday of month (varies in December), 6 pm-8 pm North BurLINKton Dinner Night Out, at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 1401 Guelph Line (between Mainway & Upper Middle Rd), 905-335-8172
Thursday:
* 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893
* 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
* 12 noon (dates may change in Dec) Community Lunch, St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
* 12:45 pm-2 pm Open Doors Food Bank at St Christopher's Church, 662 Guelph Line (between New St and Prospect St), 905-634-1809
* 12 noon-8 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218
* Hours vary (call for information) Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777
* 5 pm-6 pm, fresh perishable food, open to all, no application or proof of income required: Nourishing Neighbours Food Bank, St. Luke's Church Palermo, 3114 Dundas St W, Oakville ON L6M 4J3 (just west of Bronte Rd), 905-825-3364
Friday:
* 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893
* 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
* 9 am-5 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218
* 9:30 am-10:30 am Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at Tansley United Church, 2111 Walker's Line (north of Upper Middle Rd), 905-335-0090
* 12 noon Next Door Space Community Lunch at ForestView Church Without Walls, 650 Plains Rd E, 289-799-0154
* 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society (emergency food cupboard), 484 Plains Rd E (near King Rd), 905-592-3722
* 3rd Friday of each month, 12 noon-2 pm North BurLINKton 55+ Lunch, Burlington Christian Fellowship, 2054 Mountainside Dr, 905-335-4477 * lunch, with cards and board games following (optional)
* Hours vary, call for information Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777
* 6 pm Friday Night Community, Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St (between Brant St & Drury Lane), 905-634-1849
Saturday:
* 10 am-12 noon Open Doors Food Bank at St Christopher's Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
* 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 9:30 am-11 am Compass Point Bible Church, Food Market, 1500 Kerns Rd (west and north of QEW/403), 905-336-0500
* Second-to-last Saturday of month, 10 am-12 noon North Burlington Baptist Church, Bright Corner Outreach, drop-in support group and food assistance for those in need and living in Burlington, 1377 Walkers Line (between Mainway and Upper Middle Rd), 905-335-5808
Sundays:
None
FOOD VOUCHERS
May be available from Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, 905-336-8332
For expectant mothers in need, food vouchers may be available from by Halton Region Health Dept, Prenatal Nutrition Program, 905-825-6000
HALTON FRESH FOOD BOX PROGRAM
This is not an emergency food program, but allows pre-ordering of fresh fruits and vegetables at below-retail cost, available in different sized boxes * for details, see full record here, 905-634-8645
Friendship Luncheon
Lunch and recreational activities provided at:
- Sir John Colborne Centre, 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd * Wed 11am-2:30pm
- Trafalgar Park Community Centre, 133 Rebecca St * Tue 11am-2:30pm
- Iroquois Ridge Older Adult Centre at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Dr * Thu 11am-2:30pm
Transportation provided by volunteers
United Senior Citizens of Ontario - Burlington Club 9 - Mailing Address
* refreshments served after card games
* hosts annual Christmas dinner and windup dinner
Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton - McQuesten Senior's Program - 785 Britannia Ave
Seniors for Seniors
* Personal and homemaking companions
* Driver companions
* Live-in companions
* Overnight assistance
* House cleaners
* Drop-in companions
* In-home personal support
Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton - McQuesten Senior's Program - 785 Britannia Ave
Seniors for Seniors
* Personal and homemaking companions
* Driver companions
* Live-in companions
* Overnight assistance
* House cleaners
* Drop-in companions
* In-home personal support