Nutrition

Nutrition

 

    1. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Older Adult Nutrition

 

  URL: https://www.eatright.org

  Short Description: Professional nutrition organization with articles on healthy eating for older adults.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: National

  Type: Professional Association

 

 

 

    2. CDC – Nutrition Resources

 

  URL: https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition

  Short Description: General nutrition guidance and resources including healthy eating information useful to older adults.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Health Agency

 

 

 

    3. Eldercare Locator – Nutrition Services

 

  URL: https://eldercare.acl.gov

  Short Description: Federal tool to locate local senior nutrition, meal programs, and aging services.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Referral Tool

 

 

 

    4. Feeding Texas – Find Food

 

  URL: https://www.feedingtexas.org

  Short Description: Statewide network of food banks helping seniors locate nearby food assistance.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: Statewide Nonprofit

 

 

 

    5. Meals on Wheels America

 

  URL: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org

  Short Description: National network providing meals and safety checks for homebound older adults.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Nonprofit

 

 

 

    6. Meals on Wheels Texas

 

  URL: https://www.mealsonwheelstexas.org

  Short Description: Statewide association supporting local Meals on Wheels programs across Texas.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: Statewide Nonprofit

 

 

 

    7. Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County

 

  URL: https://www.mealsonwheels.org

  Short Description: Home-delivered meals and check-ins for seniors living in Tarrant County.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

 

    8. North Texas Food Bank – Senior Programs

 

  URL: https://www.ntfb.org

  Short Description: Regional food bank offering senior-focused food programs and support for local pantries.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

 

    9. Sixty & Better – Senior Nutrition & Wellness

 

  URL: https://www.sixtyandbetter.org

  Short Description: Programs for older adults in Tarrant County including congregate meals and nutrition education.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

 

    10. Tarrant Area Food Bank – Senior Programs

 

  URL: https://www.tafb.org

  Short Description: Provides food to pantries and programs serving older adults in Tarrant County and beyond.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

 

    11. Texas HHS – Aging Services & Nutrition

 

  URL: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging

  Short Description: State aging services including congregate meals, home-delivered meals, and nutrition education.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: State Government Agency

 

 

 

    12. USDA – Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

 

  URL: https://www.fns.usda.gov/csfp/commodity-supplemental-food-program

  Short Description: Food box program for low-income seniors providing monthly groceries.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Nutrition Program

 

 

 

    13. USDA – SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

 

  URL: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap

  Short Description: Federal information on SNAP food assistance, including eligibility and program overview.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Nutrition Program

 

 

 

    14. VNA Texas – Meals on Wheels Dallas County

 

  URL: https://www.vnatexas.org/our-services/meals-on-wheels

  Short Description: Meals on Wheels provider for Dallas County seniors, offering daily meals and safety checks.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

 

    15. Your Texas Benefits – SNAP Information

 

  URL: https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com

  Short Description: Online portal to apply for and manage SNAP food benefits in Texas.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: State Program Portal