Only anecdotal is known about foods available in the home of hospital of hospital discharged older adults. This study describes the home food environment of this population and examines association between health nutrition risk factors and ability to shop and prepare meals. Data were collected from 512 hospital-discharged older adult residing in 6 u.s. states; food available within the home was assessed. Most households had a variety of food present; however,20 of households lacked fresh fruit,15 lacked fresh vegetables, and 35 bad no fresh meat. About 35 of participants reported an inability to both prepare meals and shop for food. Among those unable to do both activities the prevalence of depressive symptoms, food-related anxiety, and poor self-rated herlth was significantly higher than those able to do both activities. Homebound older adult may face additional challenges to