Project Open Hand

Meals & Nutrition · Connecticut · Free

Pioneer in medically tailored meals for seniors and people with serious illness. Relevant for adults 60+ who qualify for SNAP, WIC for grandparents raising grandkids, or the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Phone or online intake; some states have an Elderly Simplified Application that requires recertification only every three years. Meals on Wheels does daily welfare checks — drivers often spot falls, dehydration, or cognitive changes before family does. Free service; donations support but...

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More Meals & Nutrition in Connecticut

  • Meals on Wheels America — Find your local Meals on Wheels program. 5,000+ community programs deliver meals to homebound seniors. Useful for older adults living alone,
  • Feeding America — Largest hunger-relief organization. Find your local food bank — many serve seniors specifically. A go-to for families noticing the fridge is
  • SNAP for Seniors — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — many seniors qualify. Apply through your state. Useful for older adults living alone, recovering
  • Senior Farmers Market Nutrition — SFMNP — coupons for seniors to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at farmers markets. Built for seniors who can no longer cook safely,
  • Commodity Supplemental Food Program — CSFP — monthly food packages for low-income people 60+. Built for seniors who can no longer cook safely, can't drive to a grocery store, or
  • USDA Senior Nutrition — Older Americans Act nutrition programs — congregate meals at senior centers and home delivery. Worth contacting for homebound seniors, careg