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Eating Well

Nutrition Resources for Healthy Aging

At Wellesley Neighbors we believe good nutrition helps us stay independent,
energized, 
and connected. This resource page connects you to trusted guidance, local delivery 
options, benefits, and more.

Eating well plays a key role in maintaining energy, strength, and overall health as we age. Whether you enjoy cooking, prefer prepared meals, or need support accessing healthy food, there are many resources available to help.

This page brings together trusted nutrition guidance, food assistance programs, grocery delivery options, and local meal services to make healthy eating easier.

NUTRITION GUIDANCE


Reliable, Evidence-Based Information


National Institute of Aging  
Practical nutrition advice specifically for adults over 60

 

U.S. Department of Agriculture (My Plate) Simple visual guide to balanced meals and portion sizes


Harvard School of Public Health  Research-based nutrition guidance


Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics   Articles and tips from registered dietitians

 

 

MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES


National Meal Delivery Options


Meals on Wheels America  
Home-delivered meals and wellness checks for older adults

www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org


Mom's Meals  
Meals designed for specific health conditions (diabetes, heart disease, etc.)

www.momsmeals.com

Silver Cuisine by BistroMD  Prepared meals designed for adults over 60

www.silvercuisine.com


Factor  
Fresh, ready-to-eat meals with healthy and specialty options

www.factor75.com


Regional / Local Meal Delivery


Feast & Fettle  
Chef-prepared weekly meal delivery with rotating menus

www.feastandfettle.com


Renée’s Kitchen  Local prepared meals and catering (great for small households)

reneeskitchen.net


Baker's Best Catering  Prepared meals and catering options

www.bakersbestcatering.com




GROCERY DELIVERY & ORDERING

Not sure where to start? Many members begin with Instacart or Roche Bros. delivery and expand from there.

Online Grocery Services


Roche Bros Local delivery for $9.95 

www.rochebros.com


Instacart 
Order from local grocery stores with home delivery

www.instacart.com


Amazon Fresh. 
Home grocery delivery in many areas

www.amazon.com/fresh


Walmart Grocery. 
Delivery or curbside pickup

www.walmart.com/grocery


LOCAL SUPERMARKETS WITH PREPARED FOODS


Roche Bros.  Prepared meals, hot food bar, catering, and delivery

www.rochebros.com


Whole Foods Market  Prepared meals, healthy options, delivery

www.wholefoodsmarket.com


Wegmans  Extensive prepared meals and ready-to-eat options

www.wegmans.com/


Trader Joe's  Affordable prepared and easy-to-cook meals

www.traderjoes.com/home


Volante Farms (Needham)  Delicious prepared meals

volantefarms.com


COMMUNITY MEALS

Wellesley COA Lunch program
wellesleyma.gov/coa
Newton Cooper Cafe

www.newtonma.gov/government/seniors

Needham COA
https://www.needhamma.gov/606/Meals 


FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS


Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  
Helps eligible households purchase groceries

USDA


Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program  
Provides coupons for fresh produce

www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp


Feeding America  
Find local food banks and assistance

www.feedingamerica.org


Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. 
Information on senior nutrition programs

www.mass.gov

















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