WestMass ElderCare Partners with Delaney’s Market for Senior Nutrition Program
HOLYOKE — WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) announced a new partnership with Delaney’s Market, a local business offering ready-made meals.
Starting Oct. 1, Delaney’s Market will begin providing meals for WMEC’s Senior Nutrition Program, which includes both home-delivered meals and Community Table sites.
Every day, WMEC’s Senior Nutrition Program serves an average of 1,200 meals to older adults and individuals with disabilities across its service area, which includes Holyoke, Chicopee, South Hadley, Granby, Ware, and Ludlow. This new partnership with Delaney’s Market will enhance WMEC’s ability to provide meals that align with its mission to support the health, independence, and quality of life of those it serves.
Importantly, all meals provided through this partnership will continue to adhere to the nutrition and portion guidelines set forth by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, ensuring that consumers receive well-balanced, healthy meals tailored to their needs.
WMEC’s home-delivered meals offer more than just nourishment; they bring vital social interaction, safety, and peace of mind for caregivers who are unable to be with their loved ones. The drivers perform daily wellness checks, ensuring that no meal is delivered without meaningful interaction. For those who live alone, the driver may be the only person the consumer sees throughout the day, providing a critical lifeline of support and connection, as well as peace of mind for caregivers.
WMEC’s Community Table sites, located at the Granby and South Hadley senior centers as well as housing locations in Chicopee, Holyoke, South Hadley, and Ludlow, offer a welcoming environment where older adults and residents can enjoy a meal together, fostering social connections and community engagement.
“We are incredibly excited to contract with Delaney’s Market,” said Sarah Aasheim, director of Community Programs at WMEC. “Partnering with such a well-known and respected local business means our consumers will benefit from high-quality, locally sourced meals, while we continue to support their health and well-being.”