Hawai`i County Nutrition Program

The Hawai`i County Nutrition Program is part of the County of Hawai`i’s Department of Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division. The Hawai`i County Nutrition Program provides two nutrition services for the seniors of Hawai`i County: Congregate Dining and Meals on Wheels. For more information on this program, please call (808) 961-8726. 

CONGREGATE DINING:  This service provides low cost, nutritious meals with a variety of activities at congregate dining sites throughout the island. The program provides meals Monday through Friday (in most districts).  Activities include educational sessions on nutrition, health, and consumer education as well as leisure activities such as crafts, fitness exercises, music, and mini tours.  Transportation services may be provided to/from congregate dining sites and recreational activities.
Congregate Dining Eligibility: Congregate meals are provided to persons 60 years and older, and their spouses, regardless of age.  Congregate Dining Contributions: All participants are given the opportunity to contribute what they can towards the actual cost of each meal. The program is certified to accept EBT cards for meal contributions. The suggested contribution amount is $2.00 per congregate meal.
MEALS ON WHEELS:  This service delivers low cost, nutritious meals to homebound elderly throughout the island. These meals assist the elderly in remaining independent, and in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.  Meals on Wheels Eligibility: Meals on Wheels are delivered to persons 60 years and older, who are homebound due to illness or disability. Each person is individually assessed to determine their eligibility.
Meals on Wheels Contributions: All participants are given the opportunity to contribute what they can towards the actual cost of each meal. The program is certified to accept EBT cards for meal contributions. The suggested contribution amount is $2.50 per home delivered meal.