The Direction Home Diners Club gives people 60 and over the opportunity to have meals in local participating restaurants. The program also strives to reduce social isolation by encouraging individuals to enjoy these meals with community members, family, and friends.
- In order to be eligible, you must reside in Summit, Stark, Wayne or Portage County.
- You must be at least 60 years old or older.
- Please submit one application per applicant.
- Due to an increased need and limited funding, you may be placed on a waitlist and may receive the dining card sometime throughout the year as funding becomes available.
- Please reach back out to us if you have a continued need for meals as we may have other programs available to assist.
- This is a dine-in program only as it strives to reduce social isolation.
- The program is intended for individuals who do not receive meals from a place where they reside such as nursing homes.
- This program does not provide transportation to/from the restaurant.
- We will issue one card per applicant. Please keep your card secured as we will upload meals to your card throughout the program.
- We do not offer transportation to the restaurant as a part of this program.
A list of the participating restaurants is below. You can use your Direction Home Diners Club card at any of the restaurants on the list. The list will be updated as more restaurants join the program.
FAQ:
How many meals do I get?
16 meals in total to be used by September 30, 2025. You can use one card swipe per day. There is no limit to how many times you use your card per week/month. The maximum of $15 will be credited towards your meal using your card.
Can I buy a meal for a family member if I bring them with me?
Meals are intended for the members only. If there are other family members that would like to join the club, they can apply to see if they are eligible.
Do I have to tip or is the tip included?
The tip is not included and the tipping is entirely up to you.
What are the items I can pick from the menu?
The club encourages healthy eating and the restaurants are directed to provide healthy options to our members.
What is the eligibility criteria for the club?
A person applying must be 60 or older and reside in one of the following counties: Summit, Stark, Wayne or Portage. The club is intended for older adults, who without this assistance, would forgo eating a meal out at a local restaurant.
Where do I find a list of participating restaurants?
An updated list can be found at https://www.dhad.org/direction-home-diners-club or by calling 330-737-2060 and requesting a copy.
For more information, please call 330-737-2060.