[Tipsheet] Institutional or Innovative? What the setting of a congregate meal site says to guests
The setting in which guests eat their meals can make or break the overall experience and can ultimately be the reason why a guest participates or not. It is important to evaluate if programs are truly serving guests in a way that makes them feel comfortable and welcome, as well as makes them want to return again and again. Sometimes, a little innovation can take a meal site from “drab” to “fab!”
Read more to learn about how to make a congregate meal environment the most welcoming to older adults.
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By
Administration for Community Living
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Published
Dec 18, 2025
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Subject Area
- Food Security & Nutritional Supports
- Social Connectedness & Social Isolation
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Newsletter
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