The Restaurant Program from Meals on Wheels by ACC, in cooperation with Agency on Aging Area 4, have come together with local restaurants and food vendors to offer an opportunity for seniors aged 60 or better to receive a healthy, nutritious, dietitian-approved meal.
We’ve created partnerships with local restaurants, food trucks, and caterers to offer fresh, nutritious meals to seniors enrolled in our program. We offer a flexible dining option where participants can use a meal card to order any item off the MoW Senior menu at no charge.
For more information about the Restaurant Program please contact ntc@mowsac.org or
(916) 586-8430
Learn more about these dining options and the participating vendors:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Restaurant Program?
The Restaurant Program was designed to provide participants with another option for healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals. Our main objectives are to:
- Provide services to underserved populations within Sacramento County.
- Provide more culturally-relevant meals to diverse population of Sacramento County.
What’s included in the Restaurant Program?
Through the Restaurant Program, participants will receive a meal card that will be loaded with meal credits that can be redeemed at a participating location. Each meal has been designed and approved by our dietitian to meet at least one-third of the dietary reference intakes for older adults. Each meal will include:
- A main entrée with a grain such as bread, pasta, or rice
- Vegetable side dish
- Fresh fruit, fruit cup, dried fruit, or fruit juice
- Dairy such as milk, yogurt, or cheese
How much does a Restaurant Program meal cost?
The meals provided to our Restaurant Program participants are funded by various grants and from donations we receive from the community. This means there is no charge for the meal for all program participants however, tip is not included and is at the discretion of each participant.
While there is no charge for our participants, we do ask, if you are able, to kindly contribute towards your meal. We recommend a contribution of $3.00-5.00 per meal or any amount you are able to make. .
The Restaurant Program will not base your eligibility to participate in the program based on your ability to contribute.
The meals provided to our Restaurant Program participants are funded by various grants and from donations we receive from the community. This means there is no charge for the meal for all program participants however, tip is not included and is at the discretion of each participant.
Who Are the Meal Partners & What are the Menus?
Vendors that participate in the flexible dining option have a pre-approved MoW Senior Menu. Program participants may use their meal card to redeem a meal credit for any of the dishes off the MoW Senior Menu. Participants have the option of visiting one restaurant site per day and obtaining one meal per day.
Are There Flexible Dining Options For Seniors
The Flexible Dining option is designed to provide our participants with more choices: you choose when you want to dine out within the provider’s normal operating hours, you choose if you want to dine out with family or friends, and you choose what you want to have from the pre-approved MoW Senior Menu.
To be eligible for The Restaurant Program, you must:
Eligibility for the Program
- Be 60 years of age or better
- Be the spouse of an eligible participant regardless of age
- Live in Sacramento County
Prioritization for the Program
- Income qualified
- Low to very low food security
- Limited access to nutritious dining options
- Reliable transportation
- Veteran Status
