How to apply for Gadsden County Senior Services — Meals, Senior Centers, and Support in Florida

Who it's for

Gadsden County Senior Services runs three senior centers in Quincy (Simon Scott Senior Center), Havana (Carver Heights), and Chattahoochee. Food help includes Meals on Wheels home-delivered meals for seniors who need help with meal preparation, group meals at the centers, a food pantry, farmers market vouchers, and fresh produce through Second Harvest. Other support includes help with utility bills, rides to and from the center, help finding senior housing, and social activities. Services are for adults 60 and older in Gadsden County; some services depend on an assessment and available funding. Call the Quincy center at 850-627-9758.

What you'll need

• Proof of age (a Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate)
• Proof of Gadsden County residency (a utility bill, lease, or government letter)
• For Meals on Wheels: an in-home assessment of need

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Gadsden County Senior Services — Meals, Senior Centers, and Support. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age (a Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate), proof of Gadsden County residency (a utility bill, lease, or government letter), for Meals on Wheels: an in-home assessment of need — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

annual reassessment by Gadsden Senior Services case manager; meals continue without interruption pending recertification