Nutrition Programs

What You Can Expect

Good food and good company are at the heart of healthy aging. The Camano Center, in partnership with Island Senior Services, provides three essential nutrition programs—Community meals, Meals on Wheels, and liquid nutrition—that help older adults stay nourished, connected, and independent.

Whether sharing lunch with friends at the Center or receiving a warm meal delivered to the doorstep, each program supports well-being and strengthens our community through care, companionship, and nutritious food.

Community Meals at the Camano Center

Our community meals program offers more than just a tasty, well-balanced lunch—it’s a place to connect, share stories, and support one another. Together, we’re nourishing both body and spirit while helping older adults stay healthy and independent.

How Our Meals Make a Difference

• Better nutrition and food security—Enjoying meals together helps ensure consistent access to healthy food.
• Many participants say their community meal provides at least half of what they eat in a day.
• Social connection and belonging—gathering around the table is about more than food. It’s about friendship.
• Our meals offer laughter, conversation, and a sense of community that can ease loneliness and lift spirits.
• Feeling well-nourished supports overall health and helps older adults remain active and independent in their own homes and community.

Why It Matters

Many older adults face challenges getting good nutrition—like shopping, cooking, or simply eating alone. Our community meals make it easier by providing a welcoming space to enjoy a healthy meal in good company.

When people come together over food, they share more than a meal—they build connections that strengthen our whole community.

Our community meals program offers more than just a tasty, well-balanced lunch—it’s a place to connect, share stories, and support one another. Together, we’re nourishing both body and spirit while helping older adults stay healthy and independent.