The Diner – Promising Practice COVID-19 Pivot

This Promising Practice from the Network brief describes The Diner, a casual dining experience with a mission to nourish seniors through food and socialization.  Located in Vancouver, Washington, The Diner is one of several social enterprise activities of Meals on Wheels People, Inc. a non-profit senior nutrition program funded through the Older Americans Act (OAA) and community support. This brief summarizes this program, and a specific COVID-19 social distancing pivot implemented by the senior nutrition program at the helm of this promising practice.