Nutrition Program
Nourish your body, fuel your life.
Eating well is a key ingredient to aging well—and our Nutrition Program is here to help. From balanced meals to helpful tips on healthy eating, we make good nutrition simple, satisfying, and social. Whether you’re dining with us, picking up a meal to enjoy at home, or having a meal delivered, you’ll find food that supports your health, energy, and independence. Because every bite is a step toward living well at every age.
We offer:
Congregate Meals provided in a group setting with an opportunity for socializing with others. Congregate meals are available Monday through Friday in the AgeWell Center’s Connection Café.
Drive Thru/Take Out Meals available to those who choose not to participate in a congregate setting. These meals may be picked up by the client, or a family member, friend, case manager, etc. Drive-thru/Take-out meals are available Monday through Friday at the AgeWell Center or Crescent Manor in Bismarck.
Home-delivered Meals (hot or frozen) provided to clients within Burleigh County. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday within Bismarck City limits and weekly outside of city limits. *See HDM eligibility/requirements for more information.
Frozen Meals available for weekends and evenings. Flash frozen at the AgeWell Center, they are a great alternative to those found in the grocery store. Call for more information.
Mail-Order Meals available to clients in need of a medically-tailored meal or for those living in the rural areas of Burleigh County. Mail-Order Meals are made fresh and shipped directly to your home. After your initial shipment of meals, you can choose which meals you receive.
OAA Requirements
Under the Older Americans Act, each meal served must provide at least one-third of the daily nutrition needs for older adults.
Each meal includes:
Protein – min. of 3 oz, Vegetables – 2 servings, Fruit – 1 serving, Dairy – 1 serving, and Whole Grains – 2 servings
Suggested donation is $5.50/meal. The meal price for those under 60 is $12.50. SNAP and credit/debit cards are accepted. No one 60+ is denied meals due to an inability or unwillingness to make a donation.
OAA federal regulations require individuals age 60 and older to complete a meal assessment to participate in the Nutrition Program. Meal Clients are required to update their assessment annually.
Meal Reservations
CALL AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE TO MAKE A RESERVATION OR CANCEL YOUR MEAL!
Congregate:
Drive-thru/take-out or frozen meals at the AgeWell Center, call 255-4648 Option 1 or stop by the Client Services Desk (8:00 am to 3:30 pm)
Home-delivered meals:
Including meals for rural Burleigh County residents, call 255-4648 Option 2.
Take Out Meals:
Take-Out meals at Crescent Manor, call 258-6646 (10:00 am to 2:30 pm)
Meal Schedule
AgeWell Center:
Drive-Thru Meal Service: 11:15 – 11:45 am
Congregate Meal Service: 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Crescent Manor:
Take Out Meal Service at 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Home Delivered Meals:
Meals are delivered between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm
Eligibility/requirements For Home Delivered Meals:
Meals are delivered directly to the home for individuals who are unable to attend a meal site.
To Get Started: Call 255-4648, Option 2, and speak to (or leave a message for) an outreach staff member.
A home visit will be scheduled prior to the start of services.
Program Guidelines:
- Clients must receive meals for at least 3 days per week
- Delivery days must remain consistent each week (e.g., Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
- Meal selections are not customizable
- Clients must be home during delivery hours (approximately 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Additional Information:
- Standard meals are provided; we do not offer diet-specific meals through Home-delivered meals.
- If medically tailored meals are needed, we can enroll you with a mail-order meal program (provider note required).
- An annual assessment is required in the client’s home.
- Individuals must be 60+, or be the spouse of someone age 60+.
Frozen Meals:Frozen meals are available for home-delivered meal clients who:
- Are unable to be home during delivery hours
- Need additional meals for convenience or weekends
- Require temporary adjustments (such as holidays or schedule changes)
Please call at least one day in advance to request frozen meals. No selection of meals is available at this time.
Online Meal Donations can be made here.