Celebrate the Senior Nutrition Program 2027

Since 1972, the national Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults across the country. Funded by the Older Americans Act, local programs serve as hubs where people 60+ find healthy meals and vital services that strengthen social connections and promote well-being. Every March, we celebrate our program’s anniversary and its many accomplishments at the national and local levels. We promote how nutrition services help people stay independent as they age, and highlight critical senior nutrition issues.

The 2027 theme, A Recipe for Health, highlights how the Senior Nutrition Program advances health and well-being by connecting older adults with healthy meals, nutrition education, and opportunities for social engagement — all critical ingredients in the “recipe” for healthy aging. Local programs also connect older adults with other services and supports that promote long-term health and independence, including fitness and falls prevention classes and preventive care. Through this theme, communities and local programs can showcase the many ways they help older adults build their own recipes for health.