Elders Nutrition Program

Mission/Vision:

To assist Tribal Elders to live in the least restrictive, most appropriate environment possible. We work hand-in-hand with our intertribal departments to bring wellness into our Elders lives and provide culturally relevant activities to our Elders and Tribe. We do this to assist our Elders on their journey through aging.

Services & Programs:

• Elders Lunch and luncheons

  • Meals are Monday through Thursday, unless stated otherwise on the MONTHLY MEAL CALENDAR. Members of federally recognized Tribes over the age of 60 eat for free; all others must pay a fee of $7 per meal, and all are welcome and invited! Please call the Kitchen at 360-864-7003 before 10:00 AM to reserve a meal!

• Frozen Salmon fillets for delivery or mail out, which are sourced through the Tribe's Natural Resources Department (NRD).

• Home bound frozen meal delivery service.

• Respite care assistance and light chore services: The Elders program has funding to support respite caregivers within a service area, please call our Elder Care Advocate at (360)506-1260 for more information.

• Medical transportation for appointments and services:

  • We ask that our Elders first call our Tribal Transportation service at (360)262-8585 first. They are catered to this and have a wheelchair accessible van to transport those who need more assistance with mobility. Currently, we are unable to provide this kind of support. If you do not require an ADA ride, our staff can drive you to a medical appointment. We ask for at least three-day notice in advance to schedule a ride. Our staff can also pick up your medical prescriptions and deliver them to you. Please call our Elder Care Advocate at (360)506-1260 for more information.

• Prescription pick-up and delivery.

• Culturally relevant activities and events.

• Wellness activities and seminars.

• Elders’ day trips and overnight stays.

• Elder Care Packages:

  • Provided by the Elder's Program to homebound Elders typically include, but subject to change, are fresh produce, dairy, meats, bread/grains and frozen meals. This may vary based upon our inventory. Must be American Indian / Alaska Native / Hawaiian Native or spouse to receive a care package.  

• Assistance and Resources:

  • Our Elder Care Advocate can provide varied support through resources and referral assistance. Helping make calls for appointments, scheduling appointments and reminders, transportation to appointments, special long-distance transport for appointments, support by being a care person for appointments – helping to hear and communicate with doctor, etc.

• kəkáyʔ "Grandma's Kitchen": 

  • The Cowlitz Elders Program has partnered with WSDA to provide locally grown and produced food items for those in need. Our pantry is located at St. Mary’s – 125 Spencer Road, Toledo, WA 98591, and is open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. You must be 18+ years or older, show proof of Tribal affiliation, one food box per household and a household member must be present at pickup. Please contact (360) 904-5385 to ensure a box is available for your household. Food boxes in DuPont and Tukwila are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and must be reserved in advance every two weeks by calling (360) 904-5385.