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Baltimore County’s Eating Together program offers congregate lunches; donation suggested at $4
Summary
Becky Ebert describes the Baltimore County Eating Together program as more than a meal: congregate lunches at senior centers reviewed by a registered dietitian to provide roughly one-third of an older adult's nutritional needs; cost is a $4 donation per meal.
The Baltimore County Eating Together program serves congregate lunches at senior centers and nutrition sites countywide, aiming to combine nutritious meals with social connection for older adults, BCDA nutrition manager Becky Ebert said.
"Our Baltimore County Eating Together program is much more than a meal," Ebert said, noting the program offers a nutritious lunch plus social engagement and activities to help seniors stay independent longer.
Ebert said a registered dietitian reviews the nutrition standards for the meals; in the transcript she stated the menus provide "0.333" of an older adult's nutritional needs, which the department describes as about one-third of a daily requirement. Meals include lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables and low-fat milk, with a focus on higher protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals while moderating sodium, saturated fats and added sugars. The program serves seniors at Baltimore County's 21 senior centers.
The meal cost is handled on a donation basis; Ebert said the suggested donation is $4 per meal.
