About our Nutrition Services
The Office on Aging & Independence (OAI) offers a variety of nutrition services to promote healthy aging and enhance the quality of life for older adults and adults with disabilities in Howard County. Our nutrition services are designed to support overall wellness through a variety of programs that ensure access to nutritious meals, resources and education.
Explore our offerings:
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Let’s Do Lunch Program
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Home Delivered Meals
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Medically Tailored Meals
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Nutrition Education
Our goal is to ensure that everyone in our community has access to the nutrition they need to thrive.
Let’s Do Lunch
Let’s Do Lunch offers older adults the chance to enjoy a nutritious meal while connecting with others at our 50+ Centers. Howard County residents aged 60+ and their spouses are welcome with a voluntary, confidential donation, while those under 60 can participate by purchasing a meal ticket. All meals are thoughtfully planned and approved by a registered dietitian to ensure balanced nutrition.
Home Delivered Meals
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland delivers up to two nutritious meals daily, up to five days a week, to homebound individuals, with delivery by volunteers. Each meal meets 1/3 of daily nutritional needs, and participant contributions are based on a sliding scale. The Office on Aging & Independence funds this service for Howard County residents age 60+ and their spouses who qualify.
For more information, contact Maryland Access Point at 410-313-1234.
Medically Tailored Meals
Medically tailored meals are meals approved by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that reflect appropriate dietary therapy grounded in evidence-based guidelines. Through Moveable Feast, a nonprofit organization located in Baltimore, home delivered, medically tailored meals are available for eligible Howard County residents.
To be screened for eligibility, contact Maryland Access Point (MAP) of Howard County at 410-313-1234 (voice/relay).
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Consultations
For adults, age 60 or older, take advantage of a free personalized nutrition consultation with a registered dietitian at any Howard County 50+ Center. In these personalized, 30-minute sessions, you'll:
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Build healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes.
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Learn to manage the nutritional aspects of diseases and chronic conditions.
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Set personal wellness goals.
Sessions are by appointment only. Register online or contact your local 50+ Center to schedule your session today!
