In light of the expected pause to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning November 1, 2025, please see below for more information on TCOA resources to support older adults who may be struggling to access food.

Carry-Out Meals (COM) Program for Seniors

Purpose: To serve older adults who are economically or socially disadvantaged and may not qualify for Home-Delivered Meals (HDM) or who are unable or prefer not to attend congregate (group) dining sites and who are experiencing access issues to healthy nutritious food.

Carry-Out Meals are designed to provide seniors healthy, well-balanced nutrition:

1. To older adults with an occasional need for carry-out meals.
2. To older adults with a regular need, based on an individualized assessment, with priority given to those in greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible referrals must:

• Be 60 years of age or older, and complete the required registration.
• Be the spouse (of any age) of an eligible participant.
• Be family members with disabilities who live permanently with the eligible older adult in a non-institutional setting.
• People with disabilities living in senior housing that provides congregate nutrition services.
• Complete the required registration.

Those eligible will receive clear instructions for how and when to pick up meals. The meal recipient may also designate a proxy person to pick up their meals if needed.

For more information or to make a referral, contact the Tri-County Office on Aging Nutrition Program at 517-242-2547.

TCOA Congregate Senior Dining Sites

The Congregate Senior Dining program typically provides hot, well-balanced meals at multiple locations. Participants enjoy good company and wholesome food as well as educational and entertaining activities. Sites are located in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

For a listing of all locations and times meals are served, as well as eligibility information, please visit https://tcoa.org/service/nutrition/senior-congregate-dining-sites/.

Additional Community Resources

• Call 2-1-1 or visit https://mi211.org/food-assistance.
• Ingham County Health Department Food Resource Guide. Phone: 517-887-4306.
• Mi Capital Cares: Food, Household Goods, & Clothing
• Greater Lansing Food Bank – Government Shutdown Neighbor Resource Center, Food Pantries & Mobile Distributions. Phone: 888-544-8773.
• Additional Nutrition Options: https://tcoa.org/resources/nutrition-services/.

For more information about services and programs that may be available to older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers, please visit TCOA at tcoa.org or call 517-887-1440.

Above Video: Check out Heather's interview on Morning Blend discussing the upcoming event!

Join us for the 40^th Annual Dinner and Auction- Harvest Circle: Where Community Gathers, hosted by Tri-County Office on Aging and Jackson National Life Insurance Company®.

Enjoy an elegant meal with silent and live auctions, games, and a cash bar in support of programs that honor the dignity and independence of older adults and adults with disabilities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties!

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Kellogg Center, East Lansing

Registration at 5:30 PM | Event begins at 6:00 PM

✨ The Harvest Circle reflects the bounty and joy present when our community joins in support, solidarity, and safety. Rooted in the spirit of the season, we gather in celebration of living, giving, growing, growing older, and thriving together. Help us build a world where everyone can age with safety, dignity, and connection. Warmth, generosity, and care will be abundant in this space.

🎟️ Individual Tickets – $85

🤝 Sponsorships Available

Reserve your place at the table:

🔗 tcoa.org/tcoa-events

For questions, contact Heather at febres-corderoh@tcoa.org or (517) 881-8258.

The Tri-County Office on Aging is conducting a needs assessment to reach Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham County residents.

The goal is to connect with our community to discuss the availability of programs and services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers at a local level. This information will help shape the agency’s Multi-Year Plan objectives and activities for 2027-2029.

We welcome residents to share their opinions, interests and needs related to issues such as transportation, housing, daily needs, and access to information and resources.

Share your thoughts through the survey (open through November 15).

Details, Community Conversation dates, and additional surveys are posted on our website: tcoa.org/about/.

Did you know that TCOA has materials in multiple languages? Both TCOA's main brochure detailing all programs and services and our Caregiver Brochure have been translated into the following languages in addition to English:

• Arabic
• Nepali
• Spanish
• Chinese
• Vietnamese

To access all of TCOA's brochures, including translated brochures, visit our website at tcoa.org or click the below button.

The Volunteer Spotlight for November is... Beth, a Dining Site Volunteer!

"Hello, I’m Beth, and I’m a current volunteer with TCOA dining sites. I like to spend time outdoors through running, camping, and walking my dog. I also enjoy volunteering because I feel strongly about building up and being a part of my community. The dining sites provide a place for people to spend time together, and they create a sense of community through food. Spending time here is so fulfilling! TCOA is very easy to join and find information about. There are so many places to volunteer - hope to see you around!"

Thank you, Beth, for serving up meals and serving up smiles with the TCOA Dining Site Program!

For more information about volunteering please contact us at volunteer@tcoa.org or apply at tcoa.org/volunteer.

We have a lot of options coming up this Fall and Winter!

These workshops are FUN and provide education and support!

Check out TCOA's website for details. Pre-registration is required to attend these workshops. Please call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or email TCOA's Evidence-Based Programs Manager, Christine, at HistedC@tcoa.org. 

We are looking for individuals to fill the positions below! Come work at Tri-County Office on Aging and join our mission to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. Currently, we are accepting applications for the following positions:

Full-Time Positions:

Cook

Nurse Case Manager

Kitchen Porter 1

Social Work Supervisor

Part-Time Positions:

Dining Site Coordinator - Colonial Woods

Dining Site Coordinator - Grange Acres

Full-Time positions offer comprehensive benefits, including––but not limited to––medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, generous time off, and 100% employer-paid pension. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all employees.

Tri-County Office on Aging

5303 S Cedar Street, Bldg 1

Lansing, MI 48911