Senior Nutrition Program
In 2021
0
Congregate Clients
0
Home-Bound Clients
0
Congregate
Meals
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Home-Bound
Meals
Thank you to H-E-B for supporting our Senior Nutrition Program
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The Senior Nutrition Program provides congregate and home-delivered meals to eligible seniors in Bee, Brooks, Jim Wells, and San Patricio Counties. Meals are approved by a registered dietitian and then prepared to meet 1/3 of the Recommended Dietary Allowance to ensure good health.
Senior Congregate Meals
The Senior Congregate Meals Program provides services through a network of 8 senior congregate sites. The program promotes socialization, good nutrition, and helps seniors maintain their independence. Round-trip transportation is available to congregate sites, grocery stores, medical appointments, and/or leisure trips. At the Senior Congregate sites, activities focus on the health and well-being of seniors. Social and recreational activities vary by center, but may include activities such as bingo, chair exercises, dominoes, line-dancing, and sewing. Voluntary contributions are encouraged to defray costs and reduce wait-list. Suggested amount is $1.00 per day.
Senior Meals on Wheels
The Senior Meals on Wheels Program delivers nourishing meals daily to seniors who are no longer able to shop and cook for themselves while allowing them to live independently in their own home. When meals are delivered, a CACOST staff person checks in with the senior to monitor their safety and well-being.
The following persons qualify for the Senior Congregate Meals Program:
- Persons 60 years and older
- Spouses of elderly participants, regardless of age
- A disabled resident of a housing facility where congregate meals are provided
- Disabled persons living with a person participating in the meals program
- Volunteers at the nutrition site in accordance with OAA standards
The following persons qualify for the Senior Meals on Wheels Program:
- 60 years of age or older
- spouse, regardless of age, of a 60+ participant
- disabled, regardless of age, and live with a home delivered meal participant 60 years of age or older
An in home assessment is conducted to verify eligibility.
To apply for the program, contact any of the local Senior Congregate sites in Jim Wells, Brooks, and San Patricio Counties or call 361-664-0099
In 2021
Congregate Clients
0
Home-bound Clients
0
Congregate Meals
0
Home-bound Meals
0
Counties Served
The following persons qualify for the Senior Congregate Meals Program:
- Persons 60 years and older
- Spouses of elderly participants, regardless of age
- A disabled resident of a housing facility where congregate meals are provided
- Disabled persons living with a person participating in the meals program
- Volunteers at the nutrition site in accordance with OAA standards
- 60 years of age or older
- spouse, regardless of age, of a 60+ participant
- disabled, regardless of age, and live with a home delivered meal participant 60 years of age or older
To apply for the program, contact any of the local Senior Congregate sites in Jim Wells, Brooks, and San Patricio Counties or call 361-664-0099
Meals on Wheels 5k
On March 28, 2020, CACOST’s fifth annual 5K to support the Meals on Wheels Program was expected to take place, but was unfortunately canceled due to the necessary safety precautions taken as a result of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to thank all of the registrants and sponsors for their donations made to the program even though CACOST was unable to host the event this year.
$1,000
BKCW
First Community Bank
First Home Healthcare
Nevill Document Solutions
First Community Bank
First Home Healthcare
Nevill Document Solutions
$500
A&W Office Supply
A's Automotive Inc.
Bowden Ford/bowling tournament
Cadena Farms, LLC
Carlisle Insurance Agency, Inc.
Christus Spohn Health System
Plains Capital Bank
Texas Mutual Insurance
A's Automotive Inc.
Bowden Ford/bowling tournament
Cadena Farms, LLC
Carlisle Insurance Agency, Inc.
Christus Spohn Health System
Plains Capital Bank
Texas Mutual Insurance
Community Support
CACOST relies on local county governments and private partners and donors for the essential resources to continue the Senior Nutrition Program. Meals on Wheels America and H-E-B’s My Community Investment program were also generous supporters that provided our program with emergency funding during the pandemic. On behalf of the seniors served and the staff that work so diligently to serve them, CACOST is pleased to recognize the following donors and express deep gratitude for their support.
$10,000- $80,000
Bee County
H.E.B.
Jim Wells County
Meals on Wheals of America
San Patricio County
H.E.B.
Jim Wells County
Meals on Wheals of America
San Patricio County
$500- $9,999
Brooks County
South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.