Beijing develops dietary service for elderly residents

Residents walk to a senior community canteen to buy lunch in Xiangheyuan Neighborhood, Chaoyang District, Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2025. In recent years, Xiangheyuan Neighborhood of Chaoyang District has been actively developing a senior-friendly meal service network to meet the dietary needs of its elderly residents. The neighborhood has built two central kitchens and seven senior community canteens. Additionally, it has established a special meal delivery system for the elderly jointly with online platforms, ensuring that the elderly residents here can enjoy healthy and delicious meals. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

A chef prepares lunch for senior residents at a central kitchen in Xiangheyuan Neighborhood, Chaoyang District, Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2025. In recent years, Xiangheyuan Neighborhood of Chaoyang District has been actively developing a senior-friendly meal service network to meet the dietary needs of its elderly residents. The neighborhood has built two central kitchens and seven senior community canteens. Additionally, it has established a special meal delivery system for the elderly jointly with online platforms, ensuring that the elderly residents here can enjoy healthy and delicious meals. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Senior citizens buy lunch at a senior community canteen in Xiangheyuan Neighborhood, Chaoyang District, Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2025. In recent years, Xiangheyuan Neighborhood of Chaoyang District has been actively developing a senior-friendly meal service network to meet the dietary needs of its elderly residents. The neighborhood has built two central kitchens and seven senior community canteens. Additionally, it has established a special meal delivery system for the elderly jointly with online platforms, ensuring that the elderly residents here can enjoy healthy and delicious meals. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

A deliveryman delivers meal for a senior woman in Xiangheyuan Neighborhood, Chaoyang District, Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2025. In recent years, Xiangheyuan Neighborhood of Chaoyang District has been actively developing a senior-friendly meal service network to meet the dietary needs of its elderly residents. The neighborhood has built two central kitchens and seven senior community canteens. Additionally, it has established a special meal delivery system for the elderly jointly with online platforms, ensuring that the elderly residents here can enjoy healthy and delicious meals. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Senior citizens buy lunch at a senior community canteen in Xiangheyuan Neighborhood, Chaoyang District, Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2025. In recent years, Xiangheyuan Neighborhood of Chaoyang District has been actively developing a senior-friendly meal service network to meet the dietary needs of its elderly residents. The neighborhood has built two central kitchens and seven senior community canteens. Additionally, it has established a special meal delivery system for the elderly jointly with online platforms, ensuring that the elderly residents here can enjoy healthy and delicious meals. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

A chef cooks lunch for senior residents at a central kitchen in Xiangheyuan Neighborhood, Chaoyang District, Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2025. In recent years, Xiangheyuan Neighborhood of Chaoyang District has been actively developing a senior-friendly meal service network to meet the dietary needs of its elderly residents. The neighborhood has built two central kitchens and seven senior community canteens. Additionally, it has established a special meal delivery system for the elderly jointly with online platforms, ensuring that the elderly residents here can enjoy healthy and delicious meals. (Xinhua/Li Xin)