Baltimore County’s ‘No Senior Eats Alone Day’ set for Sept. 11 with countywide meals, center events and restaurant partners

Baltimore County will observe No Senior Eats Alone Day on Sept. 11 with senior-center events, meal programs and restaurant partners aimed at reducing isolation among residents age 60 and older, Baltimore County Department of Aging Director Young Tan said in an interview.

The countywide event builds on the department’s ongoing Eating Together program, which provides nutritious, planned meals and social connections for older adults. “When people eat together, they’re more likely to stay socially connected and the connection has real health benefits,” Director Young Tan said. “It’s not just about food. It’s about coming together. It’s about community.”

The Eating Together program serves meals at senior centers and community locations across Baltimore County. According to Tan, each meal is designed to supply about one-third of the recommended daily nutrition…