Pullman, WA–Pullman Regional Hospital’s Senior Nutrition Program is now fully operational under the hospital’s Integrated Care Services department to ensure continued access to vital nutrition services for older adults or adults impacted by mobility barriers across the region.
Supported by Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW), the Senior Nutrition Program manages congregate meal sites, a home meal delivery service, and provides other nutrition resources to help seniors remain connected to their community and receive the nutritional support they need.
This acquisition comes after the discontinuation of services by the Whitman County Council on Aging in late 2025, and the program has since been adopted within Pullman Regional Hospital’s inclusive care model, falling under Integrated Care Services.
Pullman Regional has hired Allyssa Sheppard as the Program Coordinator to regulate program services, complete administrative tasks, and onboard volunteers. She previously worked at the hospital as a Chef for the Red Sage Cafe and was most recently the Executive Chef of Catering for Washington State University. Allyssa shares that her love for community motivates her to bring joy and happiness to seniors, giving them a safe, welcoming space to meet others and socialize over shared meals.
The Senior Nutrition Program currently operates four congregate meal sites in Pullman, Palouse, Uniontown, and Colfax. Each site has a designated day of the week for meal service, which begins at 12 p.m. each day: Tuesdays at the Pullman Senior Center, Wednesdays at the Palouse Community Center and Uniontown Community Building, and Thursdays at the Colfax Food Pantry.
The Senior Nutrition Program is also continuing the Meals on Wheels program for home-bound seniors to deliver hot, nutritious lunchtime meals with the help of volunteers. Volunteers will additionally help attend to seniors at congregate meal sites and complete supplementary tasks as needed. Those interested in learning more about Meals on Wheels or about volunteering can reach out to Allyssa Sheppard directly at (509) 336-7414.
Currently, the Senior Nutrition Program is offering a voucher on fresh fruits and vegetables from the Moscow and Lewiston Farmers Markets through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Those eligible for the SFMNP must be 60 years old or older, a resident of Washington state, and 185% below the Federal Poverty Level. The application is accessible on the program’s webpage at www.pullmanregional.org/snp.
Further updates on program operations and expansion will be shared as development continues. To learn more about Pullman Regional’s Senior Nutrition Program and other support services, visit www.pullmanregional.org/snp.
Media Contact:
Alison Weigley, Strategic Planning & Business Development Director
Public Information Officer
Pullman Regional Hospital
Office: (509) 332-2041 / Cell: (509) 330-0242
alison.weigley@pullmanregional.org
