Benefits · Nutrition
How to apply for Marion Senior Services Nutrition Program (Elder Options PSA 3)
Marion Senior Services, Inc. — contracted Elder Options provider for Marion County
Who it's for
Marion Senior Services, Inc. is the nonprofit contracted by Elder Options (the PSA 3 Area Agency on Aging) to deliver senior services across Marion County. The agency operates from 1101 SW 20th Court in Ocala and provides Older Americans Act Title III nutrition through both congregate dining at senior centers and home-delivered Meals on Wheels for homebound residents. The same Marion Senior Services umbrella also operates Marion Transit Services (paratransit + TD) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Distribution program for income-eligible seniors 60+, making the agency a one-stop hub for Marion senior services. Eligibility for congregate meals is age 60+ and Marion residency; home-delivered meals additionally require functional documentation of homebound status or inability to prepare meals. For the Commodity Supplemental Food Distribution, applicants must meet income requirements as well. Apply by calling Marion Senior Services at (352) 620-3501 or the Elder Options Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 for a needs assessment that screens for all PSA 3 services.
Congregate meals require only age 60+ and Marion residency — call Marion Senior Services at (352) 620-3501 to be referred to a senior center. Home-delivered meals additionally require documented homebound status — a case manager makes that determination, and most service categories operate a prioritized client list (waitlist). There is no income or asset test for standard OAA services, but Commodity Supplemental Food Distribution has income requirements (typically 130% FPL). Marion Senior Services is the integrated entry point for the full PSA 3 senior service portfolio in Marion — calling (352) 620-3501 also screens for Marion Transit Services, CCE, HCE, ADI, and other senior programs. The Elder Options Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 is the broader PSA 3 (16-county) entry point.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate)
- Proof of Marion County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
- For home-delivered meals: documentation supporting homebound status or functional inability to prepare meals (typically a physician's note or Marion Senior Services case manager assessment)
- For Commodity Supplemental Food Distribution: proof of household income
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 352-620-3501
Renewals
annual reassessment by Marion Senior Services case manager
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