The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
For those who want to continue living in their home, but who are unable to shop and cook, having meals delivered each day by a friendly volunteer can be an ideal service.
Two nutritionally balanced meals - one hot and one cold - are brought into the home
Meals are delivered Monday through Friday by a friendly volunteer (including holidays)
Meals can be delivered on a long-term basis or a temporary basis
Special diets can be accommodated
Service can usually begin within a few days of application
Congregate Meal
The Congregate Meal Program serves hot nutritious meals to seniors in a congregate setting such as a senior center, senior housing, and community centers. There are 21 nutrition sites throughout the county that provide a lunch meeting 1/3 of the United States Recommended Daily Allowance to older adults and individuals with disabilities 5 days a week. Breakfast is also served at 10 of these sites. Participants (see eligibility guidelines) of this program are not charged for the meals though donations are accepted to help offset the cost. Anyone under 60 years of age is welcome to enjoy a meal at these sites but must pay full price. Please note that reservations are needed for meal service and can be made by contacting the site aide at the nutrition location you will be visiting.
The Shop 'N Eat Program (Subsidizing Healthy-food Options Plus Nutrition Education and Training) provides nutrition education to empower seniors to make health selections while shopping through the use of subsidized cash grocery cards. Participants are able to purchase cash cards in increments of $20 to a maximum of $60 value ($30 cost to participant) per session per participant. Limited quantities are available.
Distribution is held every two (2) months at 9 different locations located around Anne Arundel County (seven (7) senior centers, Independence Room Heritage, and Hein). This program will have a continuous registration process. Each participant must complete the application and attend the nutrition education class. Cash cards can only be used to purchase consumable food products. Items not included are household, personal care, pet car, alcohol mixers, and tobacco products.
Seniors Farmers Market Coupon Program
The Senior Farmers Market Coupon Programwas created to promote healthy eating habits among individuals and families, to provide participants with a source of wholesome, fresh vegetables, fruits, and cut herbs, and to increase the awareness and use of Maryland’s Farmers’ Markets. Coupons are available to low-income seniors. The coupons are used at authorized farmers’ markets and with authorized farmers.
