MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels has been designed to provide just the right combination of good nutrition and a friendly visitor for people 60+ who may not have enough food, be able to prepare their own food, or understand the proper nutritional requirements as they are advancing in age.

Meals on Wheels is there to support seniors and clients in our communities.

All meals served meet one-third of a participant’s daily nutritional requirements and are designed to be low in sodium, fat, and sugar. If the participant’s doctor requests a diabetic diet plan, usually that can be accommodated by offering a modified meal.

Meals on Wheels also offers:

• Ethnic meals
• Therapeutic meals includes Renal, Ground and Pureed meals
• Emergency meal packs are provided to all elders in the event of catastrophic (inclement) weather conditions

If you are interested in receiving more information about the Meals on Wheels program please contact Diane Picot, Assistant Director and Outreach Coordinator, at the Cohasset Elder Affairs offices at: (781) 383-9122 or by email at dpicot@cohassetma.org 

If you are interested in serving as a local volunteer packaging or delivering meals to seniors and clients in the Town of Cohasset please contact Richard Gibbons, Meals on Wheels Coordinator, at the Cohasset Elder Affairs offices at: (781) 383-9112 or by email at rgibbons@cohassetma.org

FRIDAY MEALS PROVIDED BY LAUNCH

South Shore Support Services, through the local LAUNCH Program, provides home-delivered meals to home-bound clients in the Town of Cohasset every-other Friday throughout the calendar year.

Deliveries are normally made between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and consist of a meal prepared, cooked and packaged by members of the LAUNCH Program in the kitchens of Willcutt Commons.

If you are interested in being placed on the delivery schedule for a home-delivered meal please contact the LAUNCH Program at: (781) 383-0902.

COHASSET FOOD PANTRY

The Cohasset Food Pantry, through Cohasset Elder Affairs, makes deliveries to home-bound clients in the Town of Cohasset every-other Monday (excluding holidays when meals are delivered on that Tuesday) throughout the calendar year.

If you are interested in being placed on the delivery schedule for food pantry deliveries please contact the Cohasset Elder Affairs offices at: (781) 383-9112 and ask to speak with Diane Picot, Assistant Director and Outreach Coordinator or Patricia Faletra, Licensed Social Worker.

COHASSET FARMERS MARKET

The Cohasset Farmers Market takes place on the Cohasset Town Common every Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting) during the months of June until October.

COHASSET CAFE

Cohasset Cafe is sponsored by the Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs and is held every Monday (excluding holidays) at 91 Sohier Street - Willcutt Commons - from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend - enjoy coffee, home-baked pastries, and friendly conversation.

A $3.00 donation is requested when you attend but your first time is FREE!!! Bring a friend with you and enjoy the relaxing environment offered at Willcutt Commons during Cohasset Cafe.

In addition, the following regular programs are offered in conjunction with Cohasset Cafe each month:

• Town Nurse's Office Hours: First and Third Mondays of each month (excluding holidays) from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Meet Your Town Official: Second Monday of each month (excluding holidays) - a different member of the Town of Cohasset's governing body is scheduled to meet with attendees during each Cohasset Cafe. *please see updates in the Cohasset VISTA newsletter for that month's scheduled town official*
• State Representative Joan Meschino's Office Hours: Second Monday of each month (excluding holidays) - Rep. Meschino will join us during Cohasset Cafe and be available to meet with constituents to discuss issues that they wish to bring to Rep. Meschino's attention.

COMMUNITY SUPPERS

Join us for one of our nationally recognized intergenerational community dinners!

Approximately once each quarter, Willcutt Commons hosts a community dinner open to everyone of all ages! Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal and socialize with neighbors and friends.  High School students are encouraged to contact us to help serve and dine with guests. Check the VISTA newsletter for details of the next dinner. Community Supers are always held on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.  $5.00 per person.