Office For Aging, Cortland County

This initiative provides home-delivered meals to residents of Cortland County who are 60 years or older and unable to prepare meals due to being homebound. Each participant undergoes an eligibility assessment to identify their unmet needs and may receive referrals to additional services and agencies as necessary. The meals are designed to fulfill one-third of the recommended daily dietary intake, containing between 600 to 800 calories. A registered dietitian offers nutrition counseling for those on special diets or with specific dietary needs. Although the actual cost of the meals is over $8.00, a suggested donation of $3 per meal is requested, with individuals encouraged to contribute what they can afford.