Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs

To meet the nutritional needs of the elderly, the NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS has established 16 Senior Centers throughout the county that provide a complete luncheon program. Click here for locations of Senior Lunch Programs.

These programs serve a hot, nutritious meal, fulfilling federal nutritional guidelines. Cultural diversity is considered in menu development. Seniors 60 years of age and over (and their spouses) are encouraged to dine together in a social atmosphere. Persons who wish to participate must register in advance. Voluntary financial contributions are encouraged.

This network links senior citizens into a system of services that include transportation, information and assistance, health and nutrition education, shopping assistance, and recreational activities. The program is conducted in cooperation with local sponsors. For further information, call:

NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS (516) 227-8968

KOSHER MEAL PROGRAMS

South Shore: In Long Beach, the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged sponsors a program at the Long Beach Senior Community Service Center. For further information, call: (516) 432-5555

North Shore: In Great Neck, the Great Neck Senior Center, Inc., in cooperation with the Senior Mitzva Group, sponsors a program at Temple Israel of Great Neck. For further information, call: (516) 482-7800

SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAMS

The Department provides a substantial lunch and nutrition services to several other senior groups in Nassau County. Several of these programs target their services to meet the needs of special groups of seniors.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM

A breakfast program is available five days per week at the Department-funded Freeport Senior Community Service Center, sponsored by the Salvation Army.

Call: (516) 623-2008

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

HOMEBOUND MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM

Two meals a day are available up to five days per week to eligible homebound persons. This program is funded by the NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS. Participants are encouraged to make voluntary contributions.

To be eligible, a participant must be:

All potential program participants are assessed by a case manager to determine their needs and their eligibility for the program. At least every six months, participants are reassessed to determine their continued eligibility and to insure their needs continue to be appropriately met. For information on accessing the service, call: 227-8900

NUTRITION COUNSELING AND EDUCATION

NUTRITION COUNSELING

A Registered Dietitian provides nutrition counseling to homebound elderly referred through the Department-funded nutrition and case management programs. Counseling is provided in the home by appointment only, and includes the development of an individually written care plan, based on a physician’s diet order, in addition to general nutrition education. For information, call: (516) 227-8974

NUTRITION EDUCATION

Planned programs that promote better nutrition, physical fitness, and health are scheduled at the Department’s Senior Community Service Centers. Nutrition education material is also provided to all home delivered meals recipients. For more information on nutrition education sessions, or to arrange programs for groups of citizens, call: (516) 227-8934

SUPPLEMETARY FOOD PROGRAMS

COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP)

Low income senior citizens age 60 and over who meet income guidelines are eligible for supplementary food each month. Once certified, seniors may select food from the Catholic Charities’ Mobile VAN. For required documentation, call or visit the CSFP Food Center site.

38 St. John’s Place
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 623-4568 (516) or 623-4387

Site Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For information on the CSFP mobile locations, call: 1-631-491-4166

EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY

Programs provide emergency food to eligible individuals and make referrals for additional assistance if necessary.

Lutheran Family and Community Services, Inc.

311 Uniondale Avenue
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 483-3240

Individuals must be referred by a social worker or member of the clergy. Call for an appointment.

Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.

Each Community Action Program has an emergency food pantry. Call the individual site for details.

There are many community-based food pantries in Nassau County where eligible individuals can obtain basic food items. Contact:

NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS (516) 227-8900

INTERFAITH NUTRITION NETWORK – INN

This nutrition network provides hot meals without cost at four locations in the County.

INN
211 Fulton Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 486-8506
www.the-inn.org

LONG ISLAND CARES, INC.

This program provides emergency food assistance where and when it is needed and sponsors programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency.

Long Island Cares, Inc.
10 Davids Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
www.licares.org

Eligible older persons can receive coupons (generally during August and September) to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets. For information on eligibility, location of farmers markets, and how to obtain the coupons, call:

NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS (516) 227-8900

FOOD SHOPPING ASSISTANCE

Some supermarkets and local food stores deliver. Some food shopping services will shop for a fee. In addition, some senior centers and community agencies provide shopping assistance at little or no cost. Call:

Nutrition Programs

NUTRITIOUS LUNCH PROGRAMS

BREAKFAST PROGRAM

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

NUTRITION COUNSELING AND EDUCATION

SUPPLEMETARY FOOD PROGRAMS

FOOD SHOPPING ASSISTANCE