The Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) is inviting everyone to participate in No Senior Eats Alone Day (NSEAD) on Thursday, September 15, or any day of their choosing during the week of September 11 through 17. The goal is to help make older adults feel valued and connected, establish better eating habits, and improve nutrition and health. We also encourage partners to join us in drawing attention to the impact of social isolation.
If you join and support NSEAD, please post your photographs on social media and use the hashtag #NoSeniorEatsAloneDay.
Ways to Participate
Help make a difference—one person at a time—for the 190,000 adults over the age of 60 in Baltimore County:
- Share a meal with an older adult that you work or volunteer with.
- Take an older adult out to a restaurant or prepare a meal at home for them.
- Provide a gathering space for older adults to eat together.
- Host a special meal with activities and entertainment through a local church, community center or organization.
- Provide a discount at restaurants or offer a special price for seniors.
- Promote the event through your friends, family and local organizations.
- Sign up for a meal at a local senior center or senior housing facility, or invite an older adult to join if you already attend.
Partner Registration
Individuals, businesses, churches, community groups, senior housing, restaurants and more can participate as a partner by holding either a public or private event on NSEAD or during the week of September 11 through 17.
Register to participate as a partner.
Community Partners
Soon businesses and organizations will be listed on this page that are offering discounts and events open to the public in conjunction with NSEAD.
| Partner | Description | Location | Cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Burger | 25 percent discount on regularly priced food for NSEAD participants | 1604 Kelly Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21209 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 443-449-5799 |
| Baltimore County Public Library—Four Branches | If you can’t be there in person, we would love you to grab a lunch or a snack and join us on Zoom for some lively conversation! Share a meal with friends new and old. Enjoy conversation and stay connected. Intended for ages 60 and older. A valid email address is needed at registration to send a Zoom link to the program 30 minutes before scheduled start time. | Essex Branch, 1110 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, Maryland 21220 Hereford Branch, 16940 York Road, Hereford, Maryland 21111 Owings Mills Branch, 10302 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 Virtual Event hosted by Towson Branch | No Cost | Essex Branch: 410-887-0295 Hereford Branch: 410-887-1010 Owings Mills Branch: 410-887-2092 Towson Branch: 410-887-6166 |
| Carraba's Italian Grill, Hunt Valley location | Free appetizer for seniors who mention NSEAD. | 130 Shawan Rd | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-785-9400 |
| Carraba's Italian Grill, Nottingham location | 20 percent discount to all seniors mentioning NSEAD | 7600 Belair Road, Nottingham, Maryland 21236 | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-661-5444 |
| Conrad's Seafood Restaurant | 20 percent discount to all seniors (excluding crabs) | 9654 Belair Road, Perry Hall, Maryland 21236 | Cost of Bill | Reservations are recommended. Reserve online or call 410-529-3474. |
| Crossroads Bistro | Free meal and companionship to all seniors mentioning NSEAD. Eat-in only. | 5200 North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point, Maryland 21219 | None | No reservation necessary. Phone: 443-617-2621 |
| Donna's Tavern | Meal Special: homemade lasagna, small garden salad, fountain drink and dessert for $13 | 6607 Pine Avenue, Dundalk, Maryland 21222 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 410-370-0449 |
| El Guapo | Free nonalcoholic beverage and dessert with purchase of an entrée if you mention NSEAD | 729 Frederick Road, Catonsville, Maryland 21228 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 202-499-0206 |
| Fish Head Cantina | 15 percent discount on regularly priced food for NSEAD participants | 4802 Benson Avenue, Halethorpe, Maryland 21227 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 410-247-2474 |
| Gardens and Grounds Bistro | Special menu TBD | 1407 Clarkview Road, Suite 600, Baltimore, Maryland 21209 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 410-321-4141 |
| Lib's Grill | 10 percent off check to seniors mentioning NSEAD | 5009 Honeygo Center Drive, Perry Hall, Maryland 21128 | Cost of bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 410-513-7133 |
| Mamma Mish's Homemade Dishes | 50 percent discount on any menu items for older adults | 12600 Harford Road, Hydes, Maryland 21082 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 443-313-3119 |
| Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park Location Only | 60 percent discount on individual meal for guests over 60 years of age between 8 to 10 a.m. Must mention NSEAD | 513 West Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21210 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 410-889-3334 |
| Outback Steakhouse, Canton | 25 percent discount to any table or carryout order who mentions NSEAD | 2400 Boston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 410-522-7757 |
| Pappas Restaurant, Parkville location | Wednesday, September 14: Take $3 off the menu price of the single or double crab cake platter. Dine-in only. | 1725 Taylor Avenue, Parkville, Maryland 21234 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 410-661-4357 |
| Pepe's | 20 percent discount to all seniors mentioning NSEAD | 6081 Falls Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21209 | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-458-1547 |
| PF Changs, Towson Location Only | Free dessert for older adults mentioning NSEAD | 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Suite 1161, Towson, Maryland 21204 | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-372-5250 |
| Red Brick Station | Free dessert with purchase of an adult meal for NSEAD | 8149 Honeygo Boulevard, White Marsh, Maryland 21236 | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-931-7827 |
| Reisterstown Diner | Special menu TBD | 11613 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown, Maryland 21136 | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-517-1099 |
| Silver Spring Mining Company | 10 percent discount on sour beef and potato dumpling meal to all seniors mentioning NSEAD | 8634 Belair Road, Perry Hall, Maryland 21236 | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-256-6809 |
| Squire's Restaurant | 25 percent discount to all seniors mentioning NSEAD | 6723 Holabird Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21222 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 410-288-0081 |
| State Fare | Free non-alcoholic beverage and dessert with purchase of an entrée if you mention NSEAD | 748 Frederick Road, Catonsville, Maryland 21228 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 202-499-0206 |
| The Original Sorrento of Arbutus | 25 percent discount to all seniors mentioning NSEAD | 5401 East Drive, Arbutus, Maryland 21227 | Cost of Bill | No reservations necessary. Phone: 410-242-6474 |
| The Greene Turtle Hunt Valley | 20 percent discount for dine in or carry out when you mention NSEAD | 118 Shawan Road Suite HH, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030 | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-771-0555 |
| The Greene Turtle White Marsh | 20 percent discount for dine in or carry out when you mention NSEAD | 8200 Perry Hall Boulevard, Nottingham, Maryland 21236 | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-497-3969 |
| Yes Chef! | 15 percent discount on any meals ordered from the website to homes in delivery area. Discounted meals are being offered for the full month of September and the code can be used all month long, multiple times. | 1704 Whetstone Way, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 | Cost of Order | Order online and type in the code NSEAD upon checkout to receive the discount. |
| Zoes Kitchen | 15 percent off the bill for seniors that mention NSEAD | 6300 York Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21212 | Cost of Bill | No reservation necessary. Phone: 410-323-4795 |
The following businesses and organizations are offering events that are not open to the public in conjunction with NSEAD.
- Guided By His Hands Assisted Living Referral Services
- MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
- Middle River Assembly of God
- Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart
- Mount Joy A.M.E. Church
- Savvy Seniors of New Christian Memorial Church
Visit this page in the future to discover businesses and organizations are serving as Community Champions encouraging people associated with them to support and participate in NSEAD.
- Baltimore County Department of Aging Senior Centers
- Baltimore County Department of Police
- Baltimore County Fire Department
More Information
Sharing meals together improves health, happiness and social connection. When older adults share a meal, it can:
- Increase life expectancy
- Improve mental health and cognitive status
- Encourage more nutritious meals with higher satisfaction. Older adults who live alone are 49 percent more likely to have poor nutritional habits, which increases their risk of illness and hospitalization.
- Increase feelings of motivation to care for themselves
- Decrease high blood pressure and cholesterol
- Lower feelings of depression and loneliness. Older adults who eat alone are twice as likely to be depressed and 79 percent more likely to have greater feelings of isolation.
- Reduce risk for physical and psychological health decline. Older adults who eat alone are at a 59 percent higher risk of physical and mental decline.
- Decrease risk of falls due to better nutrition
For more information about NSEAD, call 410-887-2002.