Elderly ServicesThe Suwannee River Economic Council has several programs for elders. One program is called Elder Farmers’ Market Nutrition. It gets funding from the Department of Elder Affairs. The program gives fresh fruits and vegetables. It also educates elders on the nutritional benefits from eating fresh produce. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The group provides fresh produce to elders. It also teaches nutrition. Call to learn more.
Fresh fruits and vegetables and information to educate elders on the nutritional benefits derived from consuming fresh produce.
This program offers fresh fruit and vegetables. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Fresh fruits and vegetables and information to educate elders on the nutritional benefits derived from consuming fresh produce.
ElderCare of Alachua county offers a variety of services to those aged 60 and above. They also run the Senior Recreation Center in Gainesville.
Services include:
Call or visit website for more information.
Walton Okaloosa Council on Aging has Emergency Energy Assistance for the Elderly. It is a program for any senior over 60 years. This program is supposed to help pay for their utility bill, fill a propane tank, and purchase A/C units or space heater. Please call or visit website for more information. Please call 850.494.7101 or visit website for more information.
Jewish Family & Community Service helps with social and community services. They may be able to help with Emergency Financial Assistance. JFCS does not accept walk-ins for financial assistance. You must contact 2-1-1 for the United Way’s referral service. You must first receive a referral from the United Way. Please visit website for more information.
The group helps seniors pay their energy bills. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP) provides assistance with utility bills. They also supply blankets, heaters and fans for those in need..
