Welcome to NUEVA

NUEVA
Connecting people with food & friends
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NUEVA
Connecting people with food & friends

NUEVA leverages community-engaged and mixed methods approaches to design, implement, and evaluate a multi-functional and multi-platform app for senior nutrition programs in Central Texas.

  • 🍲 Find food pantries and congregate meals near you.
  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Choose to sit with someone new using Table Buddy.
  • 🚗 Opt in to ride-share or walking buddies for events.
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Find food assistance, meal events, and human connection for older adults in Central Texas.

Search for food pantries near you.

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🔴 Food Bank 🔵 Senior Center
Nearby locations
    Take a survey

    Choose a survey to answer.

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    1. Which of these statements best describes the food eaten in your household in the last 30 days?
    2 of 3
    2. I worried whether my food would run out before I got money to buy more.
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    3. The food that I bought just didn't last, and I didn't have money to get more.
    1 of 3
    1. How often do you usually eat fruit as a snack?
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    2. How often do you eat carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli, OR spinach?
    3 of 3
    3. How many different vegetable servings do you usually have at your main meal of the day?
    1 of 3
    1. How many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good? (Physical health includes physical illness and injury.)
    2 of 3
    2. How many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good? (Mental health includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions.)
    3 of 3
    3. In general, how satisfied are you with your life?
    Food distribution schedule

    Schedules are maintained by each pantry. The links below open the pantry’s website in your browser.

    Shared meals and social events

    Join meals and community events near you. RSVP to help hosts prepare and to connect with table buddies or ride-share companions.

    • Senior Lunch at Community Center
      San Marcos Activity Center
      Wed, Feb 12 · 11:30am – 1:00pm
      🍲 Shared meal 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Table buddy 🚗 Ride-share
    • Coffee & Conversation
      Downtown Library Cafe
      Fri, Feb 14 · 9:30am – 11:00am
      ☕ Social event 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Table buddy
    • Community Walking Group
      San Marcos River Trail
      Sat, Feb 15 · 8:00am – 9:00am
      🚶‍♀️ Walking buddy
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    1. I experience a general sense of emptiness.
    2 of 3
    2. I miss having people around me.
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    3. I often feel rejected.
    Thank you!

    Thanks for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses have been recorded and will help us better serve our community.

    Senior Lunch at Community Center

    A hot lunch and friendly conversation at the San Marcos Activity Center.

    📍 San Marcos Activity Center
    📅 Wed, Feb 12 · 11:30am – 1:00pm
    Congregate meal
    RSVP / Pre-registration

    Let us know you are coming so we can plan meals and seating. This is a mockup; your answers are not saved.

    Who are you registering?
    Table buddy (optional)

    If you’d like to sit with someone new, we can help match you with a “table buddy.”

    Ride-share / walking buddy (optional)

    Connect with someone nearby who is also attending this event. You can coordinate a carpool or walk together.

    In a real app, your answers would only be shared with trusted staff or matched participants, never publicly.

    Browse topics on healthy eating, nutrition, and staying connected with your community.

    Nutrition Education

    These links open external websites with information about nutrition and healthy eating.

    Eating on a Budget

    These links open external websites with tips for eating well on a limited budget.

    Healthy Eating Plans

    These links open external websites with dietary guidance and healthy meal ideas.

    Nutrition Fact Sheets

    These links open external fact sheets on key nutrients for older adults.

    Connect with Others

    These links open external websites with ideas for enjoying meals and staying connected with your community.

    Talk to someone

    Need help right now? You can call a food bank or support line. (Phone numbers are placeholders.)

    Central Texas Food Bank Helpline
    Mon–Fri · 8:00am – 5:00pm
    Local senior services office
    Info about transportation, benefits, and more.
    Texas HHS – Services for Older Adults (60+)
    Hotline for aging services, transportation, and benefits.
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