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1. What are the eligibility requirements for the Older American Act Meal Program?

For home delivered meals, a person must be at least 60 years old and homebound. Income is not a factor in determining eligibility. Congregate dining centers are open to anyone over 60 years of age, regardless of income. Congregate Dining Locations

2. Can meals be provided to people less than 60 years of age?

Yes. The Meals on Wheels program is a customer-billed program for people of any age needing a home-delivered meal. The Meals on Wheels option especially benefits the younger disabled citizen, regardless of age, who may not be eligible for the Older American Act program. For additional information, please contact the Pasco County Senior Services at 727-834-3340 or send us a question via our online Customer Service Center.

3. Does the program cater to special diets?

Currently, there are no optional meal choices available. The meals are preplanned and meet the nutrient analysis of a minimum of 33.3% percent of the dietary reference intake / adequate intake (DRI/AI) for a moderately active female over the age of 70 as established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.

4. How long does it take to get meals?

Because we must do a home visit and schedule you on a route, it may take two to three weeks from the time you make the initial call to apply for meals to your first day of delivery. There is currently a waiting list for the meals program. To have your name added to the list contact us at (727) 834-3340 or send us a question via our online Customer Service Center.

5. What is the cost for an Older Americans Act home delivered or congregate meal?

There is no charge for the meal, but enrollees of the program can make a voluntary contribution towards the cost of the meal in the envelope provided for this purpose. Contributions may also be mailed to Pasco County Elderly Nutrition / Meals on Wheels at:
8600 Galen Wilson Blvd.
Port Richey, FL 34668