Meal Menus
Meals are planned and prepared under the supervision of a Nutritionist and are designed to provide at least 1/3 of the recommended daily nutritional requirements for older adults.
September 2020, Meal Menus (Menus may vary)
- Regular Menu (pdf)
- Carb Control (pdf)
- Cardiac (pdf)
- Caribbean and Portuguese (pdf) – Due to high meal demand, the caterer is combining Caribbean and Portuguese menus until further notice.
- Low Lactose (pdf)
- Renal (pdf)
- Supper Frozen (pdf)
- Textured Modified (pdf)
- Traditional (pdf)
- Vegetarian (pdf)
The Congregate Meal Site Menu is currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 situation.
Therapeutic Meals (Currently Not In Use)
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services’ Nutrition Department also offers the following specialized menus to meet client particular needs. A doctor’s authorization is required, unless noted otherwise.
Carb Control: for clients that need to restrict carbohydrates. Each meal has an average of 60 grams and low sugar desserts. Important for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes. Click here to read the menu.
Cardiac: for clients that need to follow a strict low sodium (salt), low cholesterol, and low fat diet. They also receive a low sugar dessert. Important that people with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol follow this diet. Click here to read the menu.
Gluten Free: Certified Gluten Free tested to be less than 20ppm gluten per meal. (Frozen meals only)
Low Lactose: Dairy products eliminated in meal and desserts. Lactaid milk used. No doctor’s authorization required. Click here to read the menu.
Renal: for clients with kidney problems. These meals contain a controlled amount of protein, are low in sodium, potassium, phosphorus and sugar to help clients meet their nutritional needs. Click here to read the menu.
Modified Consistency Menus:
Chopped Soft: meals are cut up, diced, and soft
Ground: meals are ground and soft
Puree: meals are pureed to a pudding like consistency