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Serving Seniors 60 and Older:

We do more than provide a nutritious meal!

We do more than provide meals! Our program also offers support, education, and personal interaction to promote nutritional, physical, and social well-being. Services help seniors maintain health, independence, and a better quality of life.

  • Cost: Free to participate, with no income requirements

  • Funding: Federal, state, and county funds, plus voluntary contributions

  • How to Apply: complete the online referral form.

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Congregate Meal Service

Seniors at Congregate Meal Site with Activity

Group dining and daily activities.

Hot, tasty and nutritious lunches and daily activities are provided Monday through Friday at four dining sites across Union County.

Participants can socialize, exercise, and take part in health education, helping to maintain or improve overall well-being. 

Home-Delivered Meal Service

Senior Accepting Delivery of Meals

Five healthy meals are delivered to homebound seniors each week.

Volunteers deliver five healthy meals each week to homebound seniors who cannot leave their homes unassisted.

These visits allow us to check on the well-being of our clients and provide referrals to any needed support services.

*Clients may be placed on a waiting list if an existing meal delivery route is not available at the time the application is submitted.

 

Who Qualifies?

Congregate Meal Service

Any Union County resident that is 60 years of age or older and their spouse, regardless of age when the older client is over 60.

 

People under age 60 with disabilities who reside with and accompany eligible people to meal sites.

Transportation may be provided through Union County Transportation to any of the four dining locations. To book your reservation for transport, call 704-292-2511.

Home-Delivered Meals

Union County residents age 60 years or older who are physically or mentally unable to obtain food or prepare meals, and have no responsible person who is willing and able to perform this service.

Are unable to leave home at-will and are therefore unable to attend a congregate nutrition site.

The spouse of a qualifying client, regardless of their age.

How do I apply or reserve a meal?

  • Visit the site closest to you and complete a registration form
  • Call our office at: 704-283-3712 or 704-292-2567
  • Complete our online form
*Clients may be placed on a waiting list if an existing meal delivery route is not available at the time the application is submitted.