The City of Rochester has provided funding with local partners Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, 211/LIFE LINE (211LL) Program & twenty-nine local restaurants to help seniors 55 and older & who live in the City of Rochester with barriers to access culturally appropriate and nutritious meals from April 17, 2023 – October 17, 2023.
1. Live in a qualified census tract. (Call 211 to determine if your address is in a qualified area).
2. Live in income qualified housing.
3. Be an active recipient of any of the following:
a. Medicaid
b. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
c. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
d. Medicare Part D Low-income Subsidies
e. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
f. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
g. Section 8 Vouchers
h. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Seniors can call 211 or 585-275-5151, chat with us at 211 Life Line, or text 989-211 to sign up for up to three meals per week over a period of one month, up to a maximum of 12 meals per month.
Lunch deliveries will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinners will be delivered from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
See the second column for a list of participating restaurants serving each city quadrant and the available options with delivery days. Seniors must order from the restaurants serving the quadrant in which they live. 211 operators can determine which quadrant of the city that a resident lives in.
Please note that 211LL will be experiencing high call volumes. To avoid waiting on hold, follow the prompts to receive a call back from 211LL (caller ID will read “275-5151”). We appreciate your patience.
Please contact the restaurant at the number listed.
Meals subject to change based on availability
Serving Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Phone: 585-363-5928
Lunch Option #1: Jerk chicken, rice and peas, steamed cabbage, fried plantains
Lunch Option #2: Fish, rice & peas, steamed cabbage, fried plantains
Serving Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Phone: 585-435-6848
Lunch Option #1: Beef & cheese empanada, pepper chicken, rice and gandules and tossed salad
Lunch Option #2: Buffalo chicken empanada, pulled pork, rice and gandules, tossed salad
Serving Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Phone: 585-470-9809
Lunch Option #1: Stewed chicken, veggies, yellow rice and beans
Dinner Option #2: Baked pork, veggies, yellow rice and beans
Serving Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Phone: 585-413-0830
Lunch Option #1: Baked pork chop with cabbage and rice
Dinner Option #2: Chicken with rice and vegetables
Serving Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Phone: 585-775-4581
Lunch Option #1: Roasted pork, yellow rice, beans and salad
Dinner Option #2: Roasted chicken, yellow rice, boiled cassava in garlic sauce and salad.
Serving Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Phone: 585-537-6556
Lunch Option #1: Veggie and Hummus Wrap (vegan) with side salad, and fresh fruit
Dinner Option #2: NY Strip Steak with roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables & side
Serving Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Phone: 585-944-3934
Lunch Option #1: Cheese Burger with French fries and fruit cup
Dinner Option #2: Small Cheese Pizza and Fruit Cup
Serving Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Phone: 585-270-4889
Lunch Option #1: Chicken wrap, salad, fresh fruit
Dinner Option #2: Pepper steak, mac & cheese, rice with peas, cabbage
Serving Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Phone: 585-406-6168
Lunch Option #1: Stuffed shells, green bean, sugar-free pudding
Dinner Option #2: Turkey meatloaf, baked potato, glazed carrots, fruit cup
Serving Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Phone: 585-413-0830
Lunch Option #1: Baked pork chop with cabbage and rice
Dinner Option #2: Meatloaf with mashed potatoes & corn
Serving Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Phone: 585-254-5765
Lunch Option #1: Ziti, meatballs with sauce, green beans, apple sauce
Lunch Option #2: Pulled pork on a roll, bbq baked beans, mac & cheese, cabbage
Serving Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Phone: 585-576-6324
Lunch Option #1: Cheeseburger with Fries and Fruit Cup
Dinner Option #2: Small Pizza with Fruit Cup
Serving Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Phone: 585-978-7271
Lunch Option #1: Fiesta Salad: nacho crusted chicken, salad of field greens w/ honey lime vinaigrette; chips & pico, chocolate chip cookie dough burrito
Dinner Option #2: Burrito bowl w/ marinated chicken, black beans, rice, lettuce, tomatoes & pico; chips w/ nacho cheese, chocolate chip cookie dough burrito
Serving Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Phone: 585-244-0073
Lunch Option #1: Chickpea stew, 3-beef sambusa, rice, salad
Dinner Option #2: Chicken strips w/ onions & veggies, rice, salad
Serving Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Phone: 585-520-4559
Lunch Option #1: Grilled chicken w/ lettuce, tomato, cheese, side of steamed veggies, chocolate chip cookies
Dinner Option #2: 8 oz pasta with 2 meatballs, small garden salad, garlic bread
Serving Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Phone: 585-434-3292
Lunch Option #1: Chicken parm sandwich w/ side of ziti, marinara sauce
Dinner Option #2: 2-Piece bbq chicken dinner, coleslaw & cornbread
Serving Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Phone: 585-315-9190
Lunch Option #1: Chicken Makhani (chicken in butter, cream, tomato, ginger, garlic, cashews), side of the day, basmati rice, naan bread
Dinner Option #2: Chicken Tikka Masala (chicken pieces baked in creamy tomato sauce, onions, green peppers), side dish of the day, basmati rice, naan bread
Serving Monday, Thursday, Friday
Phone: 585-978-7210
Lunch Option #1: Chicken w/ cheese empanadas (Mexican rice & beans), side of salsa, sweet aioli
Dinner Option #2: Carne Frita: deep fried pork chunks marinated in Mexican spices; rice, black beans, side of rice
Serving Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Phone: 585-436-0460
Lunch Option #1: Famous chicken soup with beef patty
Dinner Option #2: Curry chicken with rice, peas & cabbage
Serving Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Phone: 585-434-2014
Lunch Option #1: Grits, scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, wheat toast, and applesauce
Lunch Option #2: Pulled grilled chicken with peppers and onions, bbq sauce on the side, waffle with syrup & applesauce
Serving Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Phone: 816-616-0065
Lunch Option #1: Spaghetti w/ steak
Dinner Option #2: Tilapia fish fillet with fries and vegetable soup
Serving Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Phone: 585-775-4109
Dinner Option #1: Baked chicken, rice and veggies
Dinner Option #2: Goulash, salad, garlic bread
Serving Monday, Friday, Saturday
Phone: 585-470-9809
Lunch Option #1: Stewed chicken, veggies, yellow rice and beans
Dinner Option #2: Baked pork, veggies, yellow rice and beans
Serving Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Phone: 585-454-2477
Lunch Option #1: 3 Jerk chicken tacos, with lettuce, salsa, sour cream & side of jerk sauce
Dinner Option #2: Jerk chicken with mac salad and a roll
Serving Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Phone: 585-454-4440
Lunch Option #1: Grilled chicken sandwich on a bakery bun, lettuce & ranch dressing, pasta salad
Dinner Option #2: Grilled roasted pork loin/ham/Swiss cheese/pickles/mustard on a baked hoagie, black beans, rice
