Nutrition - Stay Fit Dining Program
The Amherst Center for Senior Services is a location for the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. Through this program, nutritious, warm, affordable meals are available to older adults 60+ in a welcoming community setting.
Eligibility & Cost:
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Open to Erie County residents aged 60 or older
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Suggested contribution: $3.50 per meal (Contributions are confidential)
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Those under 60 are welcome at a REQUIRED COST of $5.50 per meal
Meal Times:
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Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Dinner is served on select Tuesday evenings at 5:00 PM
Reservations Are Required:
To ensure we can accommodate you, please call 716-636-3051 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your meal. Members can register for lunch and dinner at myactivecenter.com.
Walk-ins are strongly discouraged, and meals cannot be guaranteed without a reservation.
Menus are available in our monthly Newsletter.
For more information, contact us at (716) 636-3051 or email our Nutrition Coordinator, Christin Estrada. Her contact information is available in our monthly newsletter.
Frozen Meal Program
The Town of Amherst Center for Senior Services is pleased to offer the 3-5-6-8-10 pack of a variety of frozen meals through the Frozen Meal Program. Milk and a dessert are included with each meal.
There is a suggested contribution of $3.50 per meal
(Examples: $10.50 for a 3-pack, $17.50 for a 5-pack, and $21.00 for a 6-pack, etc.). Though, any amount is appreciated and goes towards the program.
TO PARTICIPATE:
Complete the Program Registration Form & Waiver and Return them to the Center: This form is available at the Center, or contact our Nutrition Coordinator, Christin Estrada, and she will email one to you, or click the forms button below.
ORDERING & PICKUP: Frozen Meals are picked up at the Center on Fridays (a holiday may impact the schedule).
TO ORDER: Complete the Weekly Frozen Meal Order form. They are available at the Center's reception desk, or contact our Nutrition Coordinator Christin Estrada and she can email one to you!
Your Frozen Meal order needs to be submitted to us 7 days before the pickup date to allow us time to prepare your order.
For more information, contact us, (716) 636-3051, or
contact our Nutrition Coordinator, Christin Estrada.
Her contact information is in our our monthly newsletter.
Additional Nutrition Offerings
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SNAP Application Assistance
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Friends Helping Friends Short-term Food Assistance
Call us to learn more!