Meals and Food Services

Meals are prepared by a food vendor contractor approved by the Georgia Division of Aging Services and Legacy Link, Area Agency on Aging. The meals are prepared daily and delivered to the Senior Centers. The meals meet 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance.

The following are State Policies regarding food served at Senior Centers:

• Any food item intended to be served at the Senior Center cannot be taken home by participants or staff, with the exception of fresh fruit.
• Absolutely no food that is prepared, frozen, or canned in the home, may be used with meals financed with State or Federal funds.
• Covered dish meals may not be served at the Senior Center.
• Menus are planned and approved by the food vendor's registered dietitian. Special attention is paid to the particular likes and dislikes of the seniors who receive meals, and every effort is made to provide an enjoyable meal.

Meal Service Eligibility

No income restrictions exist for Title III meals programs, but priority for subsidized meals is given to persons with low incomes and the greatest social and economic need.  Funding availability may necessitate a waiting list for subsidized meals. Any eligible client wishing to purchase a meal at full cost may do so.

Therapeutic meals are available for both congregate and home-delivered meal clients upon written request by their physicians.