
Senior Nutrition Program
This program provides meals, Monday through Friday, for individuals over the age of sixty (60) and their spouses and/or disabled dependents at centers throughout the KIPDA region. Meal centers also provide nutrition education, connections to other community services specifically for older adults, and a variety of fun activities.
The program can also provide meals at home for older adults who are unable to cook for themselves; have no one to cook for them or are unable to attend a senior meal center. This service is commonly referred to as “Meals on Wheels.”
Eligibility Requirements:
Age 60+, a spouse of any age, and/or disabled dependents of any age. Home delivered meal clients must meet additional eligibility requirements
To access Congregate Meal Locations:
- In Jefferson County: Call Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition Program 502. 574.MEAL
- In Oldham, Henry, and Trimble Counties: Call Tri-County Community Action Agency 502.222.1349
- In Bullitt, Shelby, and Spencer Counties: Call Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency 502.633.7162
Home Delivered Meal Referral Information:
Home Delivered meals referrals must be made through KIPDA
Referrals can be made by phone at (502) 266-5571 or complete our online form to make a referral the meal program. Please note that it can take several weeks for a nutrition assessor to contact you.
Additional links:
- Jefferson County Senior Nutrition Program
- Tri-County Meals on Wheels
- Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency
- Jefferson County Congregate Meal Sites
- Dare to Care Food bank
- Need Help finding food
- Food bank locator
- Need support applying for SNAP benefits?
- Academy of Nutrition of Dietetics
Meals On Wheels Needs Drivers
Are you ready to make a big difference in the life of a senior? Meals On Wheels needs volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday between 10am and 12 noon, and most routes usually take about one hour to deliver. Click here to learn how you can help.
