The Dutchess County Office for the Aging offers a wide variety of services to meet the nutritional needs of persons 60 years and older. Services include congregate meals at OFA Friendship Centers, Home Delivered Meals for homebound older adults, nutrition education and counseling, picnics during the summer, and year-round health promotion events.
OFA Friendship Centers (also known as Congregate Sites) - For those older adults who wish a tasty, nutritious meal combined with social activities and fellowship.
Looking for nutritious, easy-to-read holiday recipes? Try these. (PDF)
2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs. Qualifying older adults must be Dutchess County residents at least 60 years of age and receiving benefits through public assistance, SNAP, HEAP, or Section 8 housing.
Distribution of SFMNP coupons for 2025 is now complete. Coupons can be used at participating markets throughout New York State until November 30, 2025, or when a participating market closes for the year, whichever comes first.
Participating SFMNP markets in Dutchess County as of September 15, 2025.
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NOTICE Contributions are voluntary and confidential, and are used to expand the services for which they are received. No one will be denied services because of an inability or unwillingness to contribute. Services are funded in part by the Administration for Community Living, New York State Office for the Aging, and the Dutchess County Office for the Aging. |
Services in the area that delivery meals or groceries, including Meals on Wheels
Many communities operate their own Senior Centers - find one near you!
Adequate nutrition is necessary for health, quality of life and vitality
For those seniors who wish a tasty, nutritious meal combined with social activities and fellowship
