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About Us

Community is at the core of who we are

The TRIO Story

TRIO Community Meals, established by Elior North America in 2019, unites the expertise of three trusted senior nutrition companies—Valley Services, Bateman, and Lindley. With over 50 years of experience in senior nutrition, TRIO is the largest and longest-standing meal vendor in the country, proudly serving older adults nationwide.

TRIO’s mission is deeply rooted in reducing hunger and isolation among the nation’s most underserved and vulnerable populations. By partnering with organizations dedicated to these causes, we deliver nutrient-dense meals to older adults through both congregate and home-delivered programs.

The “community” in our name reflects our commitment to supporting the unique mission of each senior nutrition program. From customized meal programs and menu development to efficient meal production and logistics, TRIO is dedicated to ensuring recipient satisfaction, well-being, and independence.

TRIO Values

Service to others. Quality nutrition. Well-being of our seniors. Those are the TRIO values your team can always count on. Together with local agencies, we can positively impact the lives of millions of older Americans with nutritious meals and increased engagement that reduces isolation and improves overall well-being.

  • Serving the growing population of food-insecure and isolated seniors in our communities is a vital mission permeating the TRIO Community Meals team.
  • We are committed to supporting congregate sites and home-delivered senior nutrition programs, enabling agencies to focus on other aspects of their mission.
  • We understand that food is medicine and that nutrient-dense meals support healthy aging.
  • Our extraordinary culinary team prioritizes using fresh ingredients, local purchasing, and sustainability initiatives for great-tasting meals that appeal to older adults.
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They took the time to understand our culture, the needs of our seniors, and the needs of our organization. One of the things most important to us was to keep the same team in place. With them, that was a seamless transition.

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Our Numbers Tell the TRIO Story

As you can see from these statistics, we have deep expertise in the senior nutrition space, backed by operational excellence.

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125M

Meals Served Annually

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50+

Years in Senior Nutrition

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15

Registered Dietitians on Staff

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90+

Distribution Centers Nationwide

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97.7%

Client Retention Rate

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1/3

Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) in Meals

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The TRIO Advantage

A key TRIO advantage: a higher level of nutrient-dense meals available to your program participants. Behind each forkful are:

  • Menus that comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, reflect dietary and nutritional guidelines known to benefit seniors, and are created specifically for your program.
  • Meals developed by our team of in-house registered dietitians and crafted for satisfaction by our executive chef and director of culinary innovation.
  • Meal offerings that are reviewed and updated frequently throughout the year based on feedback and nutritional science advancements.
  • Culturally appropriate education and communication to enhance recipient satisfaction.
  • A leadership team of seasoned professionals with decades of experience in all facets of the foodservice and health industries.
  • The flexibility your program and participants need to thrive – hot, cold, frozen, shelf-stable; packaged for home delivery; prepared in your kitchen or one of ours.

Customized Programs

TRIO tailors its congregate dining and home delivery programs for each senior nutrition program’s needs. We produce hot, frozen, chilled, shelf-stable, emergency, medically tailored, and special diet meals from our 90+ central kitchens and distribution points throughout the continental U.S. As experts in senior nutrition and special diet meals, we partner with you to produce and deliver what meal recipients need, allowing you to focus on the other parts of your mission.

Contact Us

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Our Services

TRIO’s broad array of services supports your meal program and adds value to your organization to optimize menu development, meal production, and logistics.

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Our Programs

TRIO’s programs align with OAA nutrition education initiatives with online videos, live cooking classes, and opportunities for older adults to ask questions of our dietitians.