Applications Now Open for Residents Aged 60+ in North Miami
North Miami, August 27, 2024—The North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens’
Services is pleased to announce the expansion of its free meal delivery service, a
program designed to support senior residents. This service has provided daily nutritious
meals, delivered directly to the homes of residents aged 60 and older. This year, the
North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens’ Services is extending its reach to benefit
even more senior citizens in the community.
In alignment with the recent observance of National Senior Citizen Day on August
21—a day dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the achievements and
contributions of our senior population—the North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens’
Services is ramping up efforts to identify and assist more eligible residents. Applications
are now being accepted, with the aim to start providing these dietitian-reviewed meals
as soon as possible.
“Adequate nutrition is crucial to the well-being of our elderly community. For 50 years,
we have been committed to delivering nutritious lunches directly to the homes of our
beneficiaries every weekday,” said Bob W. Cook, Executive Director of the North Miami
Foundation for Senior Citizens’ Services. “Our mission is to maximize opportunities for
the elderly of the Northeast Miami-Dade County to maintain their personal
independence and enhance their quality of life through a broad array of social services.
This meal delivery program is a cornerstone of our efforts, touching hundreds of lives in
our community every day,” he added.
The home-delivered meals are carefully crafted to meet one-third of the daily nutritional
requirements for adults aged 60 and older. Each meal includes a meat entrée, two
vegetables, bread, butter, dessert, and milk. The monthly menu is designed by a
licensed dietitian, with preparation and delivery managed by a professional catering
service.
To qualify for this benefit, applicants must be 60 years of age or older and reside within
the designated service area.
Southern Service Area
87th to 110th Streets
Central Service Area
110th to 150th Streets;
Bay to NW 17 Avenue (Plus the Golden Pond / Twin Lakes Housing Complexes).
Northern Service Area
NW 167th Street to County Line Road between I-95 and the Turnpike
I-95 to IntraCoastal Waterway from 150 Street to NE Miami Gardens Drive (including
the Skylake and Aventura Areas).
Services are provided based on need and availability.
To apply, please call (305) 893 1450 or email info@nmf620.org to determine eligibility.
In addition to meal delivery, the North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens’ Services
offers a range of services including transportation, counseling, caregiver support,
reassurance calls, and friendly visits for North Miami residents aged 60 and older who
qualify.
For more information, visit:
https://www.northmiamifoundationforseniors.org/
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