Benefits · Nutrition
How to apply for Baker County Council on Aging — Home-Delivered Meals + Senior Friendship Centre
Baker County Council on Aging, Inc. (BCCOA) — 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Baker County FL; contracted local AAA delivery partner under ElderSource (PSA 4 Area Agency on Aging) for OAA Title III nutrition + senior services; operates the Senior Friendship Centre as the congregate site
Who it's for
Baker County Council on Aging (BCCOA) operates the Home Delivered Meals Program for homebound seniors in rural Baker County. The program is designed to maintain the nutritional health of homebound elderly residents and support their continued independence in the home. Meals are nutritionally balanced and delivered by BCCOA volunteers and staff. BCCOA also operates the Senior Friendship Centre — a congregate dining and activity site offering meals, socialization, classes, and recreation for Baker County seniors who can travel to the center. Eligibility is age 60+ and Baker County residency for the senior pathway; home-delivered meals additionally require documented homebound status (illness, disability, or isolation per the OAA Title III-C framework). The BCCOA model is the rural-Florida small-county pattern: one 501(c)(3) operates transit + meals + senior center under one nonprofit umbrella with a single case manager coordinating across services. Call BCCOA at 904-259-2223 for home-delivered meals or 904-259-9318 for general information.
BCCOA Home Delivered Meals serves rural Baker County — delivery routes are extended and may have lower frequency than urban/suburban peer programs depending on volunteer availability. Congregate meals at the Senior Friendship Centre require ambulatory mobility and access to BCCOA transit or private transportation. BCCOA's integrated model means a single intake call can coordinate meals + transit + Senior Center activities for one senior. Sliding-scale donation-based pricing; OAA Title III-C subsidy applies for eligible seniors. Baker County's small population (~28K) means BCCOA's delivery volume is correspondingly modest compared to urban peer counties.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate)
- Proof of Baker County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
- For home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status (case manager assessment of illness, disability, or isolation)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 904-259-2223
Renewals
annual reassessment by BCCOA case manager; meal delivery continues without interruption pending recertification
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