Food and Nutrition Resources for Low-Income Seniors: Private-Sector Businesses
This list features private-sector companies and business-led initiatives that provide or support food and nutrition access for low-income seniors in the United States. These organizations include meal delivery services, grocery companies, benefit-assistance platforms, and philanthropic programs run by corporations. Each entry is listed alphabetically with a direct website link and a 50-word description of its services or mission related to senior nutrition.
Amazon Access – amazon.com/access
Amazon Access is a dedicated hub offering discounted Prime memberships for EBT and Medicaid recipients, including low-income seniors. It features SNAP-eligible grocery delivery, budget-focused shopping, and access to health and household products, helping seniors stretch food dollars while remaining at home.
BenefitsCheckUp (by NCOA, with private partners) – benefitscheckup.org
While run by the nonprofit NCOA, BenefitsCheckUp partners with private health, pharmacy, and insurance businesses to connect low-income seniors with food, SNAP, and meal program eligibility. It simplifies application processes and refers seniors to local nutrition services supported by public-private collaboration.
DoorDash Project DASH – doordashimpact.com/project-dash
DoorDash’s Project DASH partners with food banks, senior centers, and nonprofits to deliver free groceries and meals to vulnerable populations, including low-income seniors. Using its logistics platform, DoorDash helps reduce food insecurity and expand access to home-delivered nutrition for older adults.
Feeding America MealConnect (Private Tech Initiative) – mealconnect.org
Powered by Feeding America and supported by private sector logistics and food companies, MealConnect links grocers and restaurants with surplus food to local food banks and senior programs. The tool ensures nutritious food reaches low-income seniors while minimizing food waste nationwide.
Fresh EBT (Now Propel / Providers App) – joinpropel.com
Propel’s Providers app (formerly Fresh EBT) helps low-income individuals, including seniors, manage SNAP benefits, track spending, and access grocery deals. It partners with retailers and benefit programs to provide nutrition access and savings through a private-sector digital tool tailored to SNAP users.
HelloFresh Every Plate Program – hellofresh.com
HelloFresh operates a low-cost meal kit option called Every Plate, offering affordable, easy-to-prepare meals for low-income customers, including seniors. Through partnerships with community agencies, HelloFresh donates meal kits and supports nutrition education to improve food access among underserved older adults.
Instacart Community Carts – instacart.com/communitycarts
Instacart’s Community Carts initiative allows customers to shop for and donate groceries to local food banks and meal services that support seniors. The company also supports SNAP EBT online payment integration, helping homebound or mobility-limited seniors access fresh groceries conveniently.
Mom’s Meals – momsmeals.com
Mom’s Meals is a nationwide meal delivery service offering medically tailored and senior-friendly nutrition for individuals with chronic conditions. It partners with Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and caregiver support programs to deliver low-cost or subsidized meals directly to low-income seniors at home.
No Kid Hungry Corporate Partners (with senior outreach via caregivers) – nokidhungry.org/partners
While focused on childhood hunger, No Kid Hungry’s corporate partners (e.g., Citibank, Amazon, Arby’s Foundation) often extend reach to multi-generational households that include low-income seniors. Their campaigns promote food access and education in collaboration with caregivers, schools, and family service organizations.
Nutrisystem for Medicare Advantage Members – nutrisystem.com
Nutrisystem offers Medicare Advantage-covered meal plans for certain seniors, supporting those who are food insecure or nutritionally at risk. Through healthcare insurer partnerships, the program delivers balanced, portion-controlled meals at home, helping reduce barriers to healthy eating for older adults.
Papa (Tech-Enabled Elder Support) – joinpapa.com
Papa connects older adults to “Papa Pals” who provide companionship and help with errands like grocery shopping and meal prep. The service, covered by some Medicare Advantage plans, reduces food insecurity and isolation for low-income seniors by supporting access to healthy meals.
Peapod Digital Labs (by Ahold Delhaize) – peapoddigitallabs.com
As the innovation arm of Ahold Delhaize, Peapod Digital Labs supports hunger relief efforts and food access programs through grocery chains like Stop & Shop and Giant. Its logistics and technology enable partnerships that help feed food-insecure seniors through community-based distribution.
Postmates/Uber Eats for SNAP EBT (pilot programs) – ubereats.com
Uber Eats has begun piloting EBT acceptance and nonprofit delivery programs in select markets. These efforts aim to help low-income seniors access groceries and meals while minimizing transportation barriers, especially in food deserts or during periods of mobility limitations.
Silver Cuisine by BistroMD – silvercuisine.com
Silver Cuisine offers doctor-designed, chef-prepared meals for seniors, delivering across the U.S. While not free, the service is used by some Medicaid waiver and aging-in-place programs to meet nutritional needs for low-income seniors with health conditions or dietary restrictions.
Walmart SNAP Online and Low-Cost Meals – walmart.com
Walmart enables SNAP EBT payments online for grocery delivery and pickup, providing affordable access to fresh food for low-income seniors. Their Everyday Low Price strategy and partnerships with community agencies support hunger relief and digital access to nutrition benefits for seniors.