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In New Massachusetts SNAP Program, Local Fruit And Veggies Come With A Refund
A new state program starting will offer a financial incentive to Massachusetts residents on limited incomes to eat more locally grown fruits and vegetables.

People who receive SNAP dollars, which used to be called food stamps, can take advantage of the the HIP or Healthy Incentives Program. If someone buys produce using SNAP dollars at a farmers market, mobile market, farm stand or community supported farm, the amount of the purchase will be deposited right back into their SNAP account.

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June 2017 Menu
June menu highlights

Picnic Lunch on June 6th: Hot Dog on Bun, Baked Beans, Potato Wedges and Fresh Melon. 

Holiday meal, Father’s Day Lunch, Thursday June 15th: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Green Beans and Frosted Spice Cake.



Stay up to Date with Meals on Wheel Federal Budget News through MOWA
Meals on Wheels America Statement on the President's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget 
 
Arlington, VA, May 23, 2017 –

Following the release of the President’s FY 2018 Budget, Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander released the following statement:

The President sent his full Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Budget to Congress today, which makes investments in defense programs largely at the expense of non-defense discretionary (NDD) and other anti-hunger and poverty programs that serve our nation’s most vulnerable...

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Special Lunches
Reservations are required. 

A sian Vegan Meal
Worcester Senior Center  
Thursday June 8th
508- 799-8070

Baked Potato Bar
Rutland Senior Center
Thursday June 1st
Reservations required by 5/26
508-886-4119

Hot Dog Bar
Rutland Senior Center
Monday June 19th 
R eservations required by 6/13
508-886-4119

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Kosher  Meals
Bet Shalom Apartments  
RSVP 2 days in advance
508-756-7109 ext. 232

Elder Care Q&A - June 2017 - The Impact of Retirement on Your Health

Q: Does retirement have a positive or negative impact on health?


A: Retirement can have good and bad impacts on health. One study by the National Bureau of Economic Research concluded that complete retirement leads to a 5-16% increase in difficulties associated with mobility and daily activities, a 5-6% increase in illness conditions, and 6-9% decline in mental health. But these negative health effects are reduced if the retiree is married, has social supports, continues to engage in physical activity after retirement, or continues to work part-time after retiring. The negative health effects of retirement may be larger if a person has been forced to retirement.

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Bring your Ideas to the Table
Do you have a favorite meal? Have a question about a meal's nutritional content? Interested in having us serve something different? 

We want to hear from you!

The Nutrition program invites you to bring us your comments, questions and suggestions.  You may call us between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm at 508-852-3205 or you may email the nutrition staff anytime at nutrition@eswa.org

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The Nutrition Project is administered by Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. and receives federal
financial support under the Older Americans Act provided by the Central  Massachusetts Agency on Aging and the Massachusetts  Executive Office of Elder Affairs.  Funders also include United Way of Central Massachusetts,  Greater Worcester  Community Foundation, local Councils on Aging,  participant donations, grants and individual support.
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