What does the program do?
Home delivered meals may be provided to persons who meet eligibility requirements: (1) 60 years of age or older; (2) spouse, regardless of age, of a 60+ participant; or (3) disabled, regardless of age, and live with a home delivered meal participant 60 years of age or older. Through an in-home assessment, it must be documented that eligible participants are (1) Unable to shop for their own groceries or prepare nutritious meals in their own home because of limited physical mobility, inability to safely prepare meals, or psychological or mental impairment; and (2) Are without support from family, friends, or other community-based services to provide them meals or transport them to a nutrition site.

Who benefits from the program?
Seniors 60 years and older

What areas/counties are covered by this program?
Jim Wells, Brooks and San Patricio Counties

When does a person qualify for the program?
See above

How does an individual enroll in the program?
For information call Isabel Herrera at 361-664-0099 or Rojelio Cuellar, Jr. at 361-664-0145 ext. 227.