Nutrition

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  • Food Protection Program

    The mission of the Food Protection Program provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to reduce the risk of food-borne disease by protecting citizens from contaminated food by improving the sanitary condition of food establishments.  This is accomplished by enforcement of regulations, training and education, technical consultation, special investigations and food safety promotion.

    Agency: Department of Public Health
  • Elderly Nutrition Program

    The purpose of the Elderly Nutrition Program is to provide meals, reduce hunger and food insecurity, promote socialization and the health and well-being of older adults. The program provides nutritionally balanced meals to eligible residents 60 years of age and over and their spouses. Meals are served through community cafes or delivered to the home-bound older adults.

    Agency: State Unit on Aging