WestMass ElderCare Announces New Partnership with Delaney’s Market for Senior Nutrition Program

WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Delaney’s Market, a local business known for quality and convenient ready-made meals.

Starting October 1, 2024, Delaney’s Market will begin providing meals for WMEC’s Senior Nutrition Program, which includes both our home-delivered meals and our 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 our service area, which includes Holyoke, Chicopee, South Hadley, Granby, Ware, and Ludlow. This new partnership with Delaney’s Market will enhance our ability to provide nutritious, delicious meals that align with our mission to support the health, independence, and quality of life of those we serve. 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 our 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 tremendous peace of mind for caregivers.

WMEC’s Community Table sites, located at 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.”

Peter Rosskothen, Owner of Delaney’s Market is well-known in the Pioneer Valley having successfully co-owned and managed the Log Cabin and Delaney House Restaurant until 2023.

Mr. Rosskothen shared his enthusiasm for this new partnership: “Delaney’s Market is proud to work with WestMass ElderCare in serving our community. We look forward to bringing our best to the table, ensuring that each meal is prepared with care and attention to detail.”

WMEC is committed to enhancing the lives of those we serve through programs that promote independence and wellness. If you or someone you know could benefit from our meal services, we encourage you to call us at 413-538-9020 to learn more and sign up.

For more information about WestMass ElderCare and our services, please visit our website at wmeldercare.org.