Senior Nutrition Program
WA DSHS HCLA
Washington's Senior Nutrition Program operates under the federal Older Americans Act and is administered by HCLA in partnership with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and community providers. The state publishes Senior Nutrition Program Standards (revised 2025) that govern menu planning, food safety, and nutrition quality. Meals are typically delivered as either congregate meals (at senior centers and other community sites) or home-delivered meals to homebound seniors. The program also points participants to broader nutrition resources, food banks, and the Basic Food (SNAP) program for additional food assistance.
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Where to get this in Washington
48 organizations deliver this program. Coverage varies, so check the area each one serves.
ACRS multi-language senior program in Seattle's Rainier Valley for Asian and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults 55 and older, with weekday meals, fitness, dance, art, and civic engagement classes.
Vietnamese-language ACRS senior lunch hosted Saturdays at the Buddhist Cultural Center of the Northwest in Seattle for adults 60 and older.
Korean-language ACRS congregate senior lunch hosted Tuesdays and Fridays at Miller Community Center in Seattle for adults 60 and older.
Nepali-language ACRS congregate senior lunch hosted Tuesdays at Nepali Wellness in Kent for adults 60 and older.
Korean-language ACRS congregate senior lunch at Pyung An Seniors Academy in Auburn, served Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for adults 60 and older.
Korean-language ACRS congregate senior lunch hosted Tuesdays and Fridays at Center Park Community Hall in Seattle for adults 60 and older.
Free public agency that helps older adults and people with disabilities in central Washington find in-home care, caregiver support, nutrition, transportation, and benefits help.
AAA for the Spokane region; one number connects callers to information, caregiver support, dementia help, Medicaid in-home care, Medicare counseling, and nutrition.
Council-of-governments AAA covering eight southeast Washington counties; one call connects callers to information & referral, case management, nutrition, caregiver support, and Medicaid in-home care.
Free public AAA for the Vancouver/Longview area covering five counties; one stop for caregiver assistance, dementia resources, in-home help, kinship care, Medicare counseling, and WA Cares Fund support.
Largest Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander multiservice nonprofit in the Pacific Northwest, culturally and linguistically responsive aging, behavioral health, food, and case management services in King County.
Statewide social-services nonprofit running senior services, home care, meals, transportation and volunteer programs across western Washington counties.
ACRS's multicultural senior center for adults 55+ in Seattle, activities, nutritious ethnic meals, and a welcoming space for Asian and Pacific Islander older adults.
Community Action Agency for Grays Harbor and Pacific counties; runs the regional Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels and congregate meals) plus housing, energy, employment, and transportation services.
Tribal AAA at the Lucy F. Covington Government Center, serving elders 55 and older on the Colville Reservation with meal sites in Nespelem, Inchelium, Keller, and Omak.
Tribal AAA on the Colville Reservation; serves all seniors 55+ on the reservation with nutrition, family/kinship caregiver support, legal services, SHIBA, and case management.
Cowlitz Indian Tribe program for elders age 60 and up, with meals, homebound food delivery, transportation, and an Elder Care Advocate.
Beacon Hill (Seattle) Latino-focused multi-service nonprofit. Runs the Senior Hub program for Spanish-speaking adults 55+ with congregate meals, food bank groceries, exercise, and bilingual social activities.
Senior center in Elma serving as a CCAP nutrition site with congregate hot meals five days a week.
Beacon Hill Senior Village Program serving roughly 320 East African elders with culturally appropriate lunch three times weekly and a weekly food pantry.
Algona community hall hosting a Filipino congregate senior lunch with ACRS, Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for residents 60+ and adults with disabilities.
Volunteer-run Filipino Senior Meals Program at the Wapato Filipino Community Hall, free Thursday lunches and home delivery for 40+ Lower Yakima Valley elders weekly.
Rainier Valley cultural center serving 600 to 750 Filipino American elders weekly with congregate lunch, food bank, fitness, and affordable housing through Filipino Community Village.
Snohomish County nonprofit (formerly Senior Services of Snohomish County) providing Meals on Wheels, senior dining, transportation, minor home repair, mental health services, dementia support, and Senior Companion / Foster Grandparent volunteer programs. Call 800-422-2024 or 425-513-1900.
Senior center in Ilwaco serving as a CCAP nutrition site with congregate hot meals.
Kitsap County Human Services division and AAA for Kitsap County. Coordinates information, case management, caregiver support, nutrition, kinship care, and Medicaid in-home services.
Statewide multicultural human-services nonprofit (founded 1972) providing in-home care, senior services, DV/survivor services, immigration & legal aid, housing, and veterans services across Western Washington.
Three-county AAA for Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties offering caregiver support, in-home services, nutrition, and the Senior Farmers Market produce benefit.
AAA for Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties. Helps older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers navigate aging and disability services since 1971.
AAA covering the Olympic Peninsula and southwest Washington coast; offers information & assistance, caregiver support, nutrition, transportation, and Medicaid case management for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Senior center in Raymond serving as a CCAP nutrition site with congregate hot meals.
Pierce County's AAA and Aging & Disability Resource Center; coordinates long-term services and supports for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Senior center in La Push, Clallam County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by Quileute Tribe.
Senior center in Taholah, Grays Harbor County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by Quinault Indian Nation.
Community Action Agency serving 12+ rural counties in eastern Washington since 1965. Runs the SAILS senior services department covering info & assistance, caregiver support, kinship care, SHIBA, senior nutrition, and tailored supports for older adults.
Senior center in Anacortes, Skagit County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by Samish Indian Nation.
Senior center in Darrington, Skagit County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe.
Urban Native elders program with daily breakfast and lunch, traditional feasts, and an Elders Council for Native elders 55 and older.
Seattle Human Services division that serves as the AAA for King County. Runs Community Living Connections for aging/disability help and administers caregiver support, healthy aging, and age-friendly programs.
Olympia/Lacey-based senior services nonprofit since 1973. Runs two senior centers, Meals on Wheels and other nutrition programs, classes, trips, Home Share housing program, and resource navigation in Thurston and Mason counties.
Senior center in Tokeland, Pacific County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe.
Senior center in Skokomish Nation, Mason County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by Skokomish Indian Tribe.
Snohomish County's AAA. Partners with Homage to deliver caregiver support, nutrition, kinship care, transportation, and Medicaid in-home services.
King County's largest nonprofit provider of comprehensive senior services, meals, transportation, health & wellness, and information & assistance for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Senior center in Seattle, King County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by South Park Senior Citizens.
Senior center in Wellpinit, Stevens County. Senior centers are the most-underrated stay-home resource. Most are free or donation-based, with classes, fitness, lunch, and social activity. Operated by Spokane Tribe of Indians.
Seattle-based Native nonprofit at Daybreak Star Cultural Center; runs the Native Elders Program with weekly lunches, cultural activities, transportation, and information & referral.
Tribal AAA serving Yakama Nation elders and adults with disabilities; provides information & referral, kinship caregiver support, nutrition, and Aging & Disability Resource Center services.
Source www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/senior-nutrition-program