Nutrition Programs
Meals on Wheels, Community Meals, Frozen Take-Out Meals, & Liquid Nutritional Supplements for Island County Residents Age 60+
Colin has to choose between heat or paying other bills. His family lives far away, he can’t drive, and his phone is broken. I’m his Meals on Wheels delivery driver and often the only person he sees all week. We share stories from our lives; we’ve become friends. One day Colin needed help. Had I not arrived, he would have had no way to reach anyone. I called ISR which launched the staff into action to get him the help he needed. What would have happened if I hadn’t arrived? Instead, he’s OK this evening because of Meals on Wheels and people who care.
In 2022, our Nutrition program served over 80,000 meals.
Wondering what we are currently serving?
Eating well is key to a robust immune system and maintaining health and well-being.
Our Programs
Meals on Wheels
- Nutritious, well-balanced meals (that meet 1/3 of daily nutritional requirements for older adults) delivered to your home at noon by friendly volunteers. Provides essential human connection.
- Client wellness checks provide information, resources, and a sense of security for family and loved ones.
- For short-term and long-term needs. Delicious, healthy meals; most meals made from scratch; sugar free and gluten free meals available.
Contact our Home-Delivered Meals Assessor at phone 360-672-6416 or email meals@islandseniorservices.org.
Frozen Take-Out Meals
Available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at locations throughout Island County; contact us to arrange pick-up.
Community Meals
Time and locations
- Leo’s Place at Island Senior Resources (Bayview) every Wednesday except on holidays. Wednesday lunch 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Coupeville on Wednesdays except on holidays. Meals served at the Coupeville United Methodist Church (608 N. Main St., Coupeville). Wednesday lunch 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Oak Harbor at the Center in Oak Harbor at 51 SE Jerome St. Serving lunch every Monday and Friday except for holidays from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Camano Center 606 Arrowhead Road Camano Island. Serving lunch every Monday and Wednesday except for holidays from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
“The meal is excellent, the service is so professional- the companionship is immeasurable…” – community member, Aug 2022
Liquid Nutritional Supplements
- Available by the case.
- Doctor’s prescription required.
- Suggested donation $30/case of 24.
Eligibility and Cost
- Recipients must be age 60+ (or the spouse of person 60+); unable to shop for and/or prepare a full meal; and at risk for malnutrition.
- Meals are provided “by-donation” and clients pay what they can. Donations are needed to keep the program running.
Farmer’s Market Debit Card
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides an $80 benefit card (one-time distribution) to be used for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands. Funding for this program comes from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Washington State.
The Farmer’s Market Debit Card is now available. Click here to apply.
Approved Markets on Whidbey & near Camano
Bayview Farmers Market (Langley)
5603 Bayview Rd
Bayview Corner & Highway 525
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. open now through Oct 21
Coupeville Farmers Market (Coupeville)
788 NW Alexander St.
Coupeville, Community Green, next to Library
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. open now through October 14
South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market (Langley)
2812 Thompson Road, off HWY 525
Sundays: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. open now through October 15
Additional Locations
STANWOOD FARMERS MARKET
8727-271 St. NW, Stanwood
Friday: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. June 2 through Oct 6
Arlington Farmers Market
114 Olympic Ave, Legion Park
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. through Dec 2
Everett Farmers Market
2930 Wetmore Ave, between Hewitt Ave Wall St
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. now through Nov 19
Anacortes Farmers Market
611R AVE, Anacortes
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. now through Nov 18
Mt. Vernon Farmers Market
501 Main St. Riverwalk Park, Mt Vernon
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. now through Oct 14