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OFFICE FOR AGING, CORTLAND COUNTY- MEALS ON WHEELS | OFFICE FOR AGING, CORTLAND COUNTY

60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045

Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm

Cortland County, New York

Description

Home-delivered meals for Cortland County residents age 60+ who cannot prepare meals for themselves and are homebound.Each participant is assessed for eligibility and determining his/her unmet needs with referrals to other agencies and services as appropriate.Meals meet 1/3 of the recommended daily dietary allowance and contain 600 to 800 calories. Registered dietitian provides nutrition counseling on special diets and dietary status.Meal cost exceeds $8.00, but the suggested donation is $3 per meal. However, individuals are encouraged to donate what they can afford.

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211 Tompkins Cortland

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OFFICE FOR AGING, CORTLAND COUNTY

The Area Agency on Aging is comprised of 3 units: Aging Services Nutrition Retired Senior and Volunteer ProgramThe 3 units function together to fulfill the mission of the agency. The mission of the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging is to advocate, plan, develop and provide a coordinated system of programs and services on behalf of all aging citizens of Cortland County so that they might live with independence and dignity. Publications Include:Information and Assistance DirectoryHousing GuideSenior News Newsletter