New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

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Dietary Services

The Food Service Department operates under the direction of a full time Food Service Director, who works in conjunction with the Clinical Dietitians to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the Veteran Home residents.

A Dining area in the Vineland Veterans Home

One of our spacious dining areas

Residents are served their meals in one of the attractive, spacious dining areas. The Food Service Department provides our residents with the following services:

  • Full-time Dietitians on staff to evaluate and monitor the nutritional needs of residents
  • A varied menu, which our residents provide input on meals served through a Resident Food Committee that meets monthly.
  • Three meals are provided: breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an evening snack
  • Meals are served in the dining room, solarium and in the resident’s room based on the residents individual needs.
  • Menu choices are provided for residents at all meals
  • Special diets are planned if required
  • Our Food Service Department provides special Holiday meals, BBQs and picnics