--- title: Cupboards of Care | The HumanGood Foundation description: Cupboards of Care addresses food insecurity among low-income seniors, providing resources for healthy eating and support, improving residents' health and well-being across several states. image: https://www.humangood.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Smart-Growth-Theme/assets/images/hg-foundation-theme.png --- 11 - Hero Full ![Smiling senior couple outside during sunset](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20HG%20Foundation/gettyimages-1189130622-3000x2000-1-scaled-qdrtfh893ktufag0x8d57ftpf5nakqkq5nbknvf8vg.jpg?width=432&height=189&name=gettyimages-1189130622-3000x2000-1-scaled-qdrtfh893ktufag0x8d57ftpf5nakqkq5nbknvf8vg.jpg) ![](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20HG%20Foundation/hero-infinity.png?width=1294&height=644&name=hero-infinity.png) # Cupboards of **Care** ![Logo for Cupboards of care, a HumanGood Program](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CoC%20Logo_New%20Color%20(1).jpg?width=600&height=121&name=CoC%20Logo_New%20Color%20(1).jpg) ![senior picking out produce at the grocery store](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMGL5121.jpg?width=600&height=388&name=IMGL5121.jpg)   ![senior picking out citrus fruit at the grocery store](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMGL5077.jpg?width=600&height=388&name=IMGL5077.jpg)   ![chopping cucumbers and adding to a salad bowl](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMGL4853.jpg?width=600&height=393&name=IMGL4853.jpg)   ![senior sitting at dining table while eating a healthy meal](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMGL4927.jpg?width=600&height=388&name=IMGL4927.jpg)   18 - Content Group ## About **Cupboards of Care** 00 - Media ![senior using blender in kitchen](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1-4.jpg?width=432&height=246&name=1-4.jpg) 06 - Content Media ![Senior woman mixing ingredients with a wooden spoon in a blue bowl in kitchen](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/senior-cooking-in-kitchen-1.jpg?width=432&height=282&name=senior-cooking-in-kitchen-1.jpg) Enriching the Experiences of Our Residents ## Helping Reduce Food Insecurity Across Affordable Housing Communities Cupboards of Care was launched in 2016 to address the dilemma of food insecurity among low-income older adults in our Affordable Housing Communities.  With the generosity of charitable partners, including individuals, corporations and foundations, we provide direct financial assistance in the form of debit cards for the purchase of healthy food items, such as fresh produce and lean meats. **Cupboards of Care serves communities in:** - California - Delaware - Oregon - Pennsylvania - Washington 18 - Content Group ## Now Serving 60 Communities We also have plans for Maple Village, Northaven West and Janney Apartments. 14 - Cards ### **$1M+** More than $1 million has been donated to the program. ### **900+** More than 900 HumanGood Affordable Housing residents have been served since 2016. ### **20,000+** More than 20,000 pounds of fresh produce has been enjoyed by residents. 14 - Cards Cupboards of Care reduces hunger among residents and promotes healthy eating habits. Residents receive a reward card each quarter to purchase healthy foods. They also receive counseling and education from a certified nutrionist. Residents return their receipts for review/recording and are counseled as needed. Outcomes include increased levels of food security, improved healthy eating habits and a variety of health benefits. ![Large tree branches and leaves with sun peeking through](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Community%20Websites/2023%20Regents%20Point%20Community%20Images/img-bg-awards.jpg?width=432&height=203&name=img-bg-awards.jpg) 18 - Content Group ## Impact 14 - Cards ![Two senior women shopping for produce in a grocery store](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/HG_Rydal_5_23_Day-2-5525_RT1.jpg?width=432&height=288&name=HG_Rydal_5_23_Day-2-5525_RT1.jpg) Residents improve their awareness of how to eat healthy on a limited budget. ![Senior woman looking at her receipt in the aisle of a grocery store](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/senior-woman-looking-at-receipt-at-grocery-store.jpg?width=432&height=288&name=senior-woman-looking-at-receipt-at-grocery-store.jpg) Annual questionnaire shows a majority (63%) of participants report low food security. ![Senior woman reviewing a receipt in her kitchen with a basket of produce and bread on the counter](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/senior-reviewing-receipt-in-kitchen.jpg?width=432&height=288&name=senior-reviewing-receipt-in-kitchen.jpg) Review of receipts ensures improvement in quality of items purchased, including more fruits and vegetables and less high-fat, high-sugar and low-quality foods. ![Smiling senior woman sitting at dining table with friends](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/senior-sitting-at-dining-table-smiling-at-camera.jpg?width=432&height=288&name=senior-sitting-at-dining-table-smiling-at-camera.jpg) Residents report secondary outcomes, including improved health, weight loss, stabilized finances and a greater sense of how to eat healthy on a limited budget. 00 - Spacing 18 - Content Group ## The Need Is **Growing** 14 - Cards Feeding America reports approximately 12.6 million older adults aged 50+ are food insecure. Health consequences, including cognitive decline and chronic disease, underscore the urgency of addressing senior hunger.  Funding threats pose systemic barriers to achieving food security among seniors. 00 - Spacing 00 - Spacing 18 - Content Group ## Making a **Difference** ### Charitable Investments As of September 2025 ![Pie chart showing the portion of individuals, foundations and corporations/businesses contributing to Cupboards of Care](https://www.humangood.org/hubfs/Cupboards-of-Care-Donation-Charts-Sept-2025-1.svg "Pie chart showing the portion of individuals, foundations and corporations/businesses contributing to Cupboards of Care") ● Individuals ● Foundations ● Corporations/Businesses 00 - Spacing 18 - Content Group Caring Communities - Insurance for Senior Care Caroline J.S. Sanders Trust 1 Caroline J.S. Sanders Trust 2 Citi Community Capital Clarence W. Winter Charitable Trust Combined Baker Trust Community Foundation for Monterey County Current and Former Residents Dr. Hildegard H. Balin Charitable Trust Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation The Estate of Betty J. Sieber Estate of Alexander and Alma R. Jacobs Estate of Howell Lockhart Seiple Estate of Lynn Lee Melby Estate of Robert H. and Carol L. McNeill Estate of William R. and Jean Ann Yeats First Presbyterian Church of Darby HumanGood Team Members Hutton Parker Foundation Individual Donors Irene D. Cunningham Trust Kitsap Community Foundation Ladies Aid Society of the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Merritt Community Capital Corporation Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Presbyterian Medical Center The Connelly Foundation The Everett Clinic Foundation The Foundation for Delaware County The Gordon Charter Foundation The Kistler Tiffany Foundation The Philadelphia Foundation The Wawa Foundation Walmart Foundation Whole Foods Market Community Giving Programs William G. Young Jr. William M. King Charitable Foundation W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Yakima Valley Community Foundation 00 - Spacing 06 - Content Media ![Cover page of a PDF of Spring/Summer 2025 Culinary Connections](https://www.humangood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-Culinary-Connections-Cover-Page.jpg?width=432&height=558&name=2025-Culinary-Connections-Cover-Page.jpg) ## 2025 Culinary Connections Click below to download the Spring/Summer 2025 *Culinary Connection*s PDF! [ Download Now ](https://www.humangood.org/hubfs/Latest%20Newsletter%20Cupboards-of-Care-Spring-Summer-2025-Final%20(1).pdf?hsLang=en) 07 - CTA ## Learn More About **Who We Serve ** [ Contact Us ](https://www.humangood.org/foundation/contact-us?hsLang=en)