Home Delivered Meals
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One or two balanced meals brought to the homes of older people who cannot shop or cook for themselves. The service may be temporary or long term, and contributions are suggested but not required.
Who it's for
- You are 60 or older. A spouse of any age may be included.
- You are homebound because of an accident, illness or frailty.
- You lack support from family, friends or neighbors.
- You cannot prepare meals because of your kitchen, trouble shopping or cooking safely, or not knowing how to cook.
What it offers
- One or two balanced meals delivered to your home
- Meals that meet Older Americans Act nutrition standards
- Nutrition education handouts each month
- Referrals from family, friends or community agencies
The program cannot accommodate special diets, food allergies or modified consistencies.
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- Service area
- Albany County
- Website
- www.albanycountyny.gov/home-delivered-meals
SourceHome Delivered Meals·Senior Handbook, p.7·Nutrition Services & Nutrition Counseling·Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this information
SeniorSolver last compared this entry with its source documents on Oct 19, 2026. That is not a confirmation from the program.
The summary is our own wording. Phone numbers, address, hours, eligibility, costs and service area are reproduced from the documents below as published.
- Home Delivered Meals – Albany County Department for Aging
- Senior Handbook, p.7 – Albany County Department for Aging
- Nutrition Services & Nutrition Counseling – Albany County Department for Aging
- Official program website
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