Tianjin starts affordable meal services for seniors

If delivered to their family, each person could be asked for 2-3 yuan for the delivery fees.

After the government announced the plan on July 11, some communities have begun their delivery services.

Hedong district, which has taken the lead in the major downtown area to implement the government's plan, pinpoints local nursing homes to help make and deliver the food for the senior citizens.

Zhao Yang, 74, a retired engineer living at the Junlu Community in Hedong District, was the first member joining the canteen delivery service at the community.

He said he ordered lunch service for his wife and himself, was charged with 31 yuan per day including delivery fees.

In recent two days, a volunteer from the nearby nursing home -- the Friendship House, came to his home to send food at 12 am.

"I moved from Beijing but was not satisfied with the shortage of nearby restaurants, because I lived near Beijing's second ring road before, which had many options around," Zhao said. "The new services have relieved my frustrations with food making. I hope I can order more if possible."