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.
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.
January 2021, Meal Menus (Menus may vary)
The Congregate Meal Site Menu is currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 situation.
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
SCES and its programs are funded, in whole or in part, by contract or grants with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, the Older Americans Act, local funds, foundations, and private contributions.
SCES is a member of Mass Home Care and Metro Boston Aging and Disability Resource Consortium (ADRC), a group of organizations committed to independent living and providing options for long term services and support to older adults and people of all ages living with disabilities.
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When inclement weather or other emergencies cause cancellations, delays, or closings for Nutrition services, a recorded phone message will be left by 7:00 am on the Nutrition Weather Cancellation Hotline: 617-628-2614, ext. 678
Meals-On-Wheels Clients should use their shelf stable meal when meal delivery isn’t possible. A shelf stable meal is a meal packed for ordinary shelf storage and can be prepared with minimal effort for consumption.