Many of the guests at Toni’s Kitchen are seniors, and they often have special needs that require special care.
Our meals are nutritionally balanced to provide needed fresh fruits and vegetables, adequate amounts of protein, and sufficient quantities of whole grains and dairy. We also provide guests with food to take with them to help stretch their food budgets. Many seniors live on a fixed income, and the extra food comes in handy.
We provide access to health services for seniors. In recent times, we have increasingly focused on self-management of health and nutrition.
Our “Whole Health” preventive program (through the Mental Health Association of Essex County) keeps senior citizens from slipping into homelessness. MHAEC makes counselors available to guests of Toni’s Kitchen every Thursday during the mid-day meal.
And we have activities at the kitchen, like art and gentle exercise, that can help keep seniors active mentally and physically.