How to apply for Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center — Meals on Wheels + Congregate Meals (Jefferson County) in Florida
Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center (1155 N. Jefferson Street, Monticello) — Older Americans Act Title III nutrition site for Jefferson County under Advantage Aging Solutions (PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging, which currently serves as the county's Older Americans Act provider); Senior Citizens Council of Madison County is the Lead Agency for the county's other (CCE/HCE/ADI) programs
Who it's for
The Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center at 1155 N. Jefferson Street in Monticello is the local site for Florida's Older Americans Act senior nutrition program in Jefferson County, delivered under Advantage Aging Solutions (the PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging, which currently serves as the county's Older Americans Act provider). Services include: (1) Congregate Meals at the center — hot, ready-to-eat meals providing one-third of daily nutrition requirements, served in a community setting alongside senior center activities; (2) Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) for seniors age 60+ who cannot leave home due to illness, disability, or isolation. There is no charge for meals; voluntary contributions are encouraged but never required. Eligibility is age 60+ and Jefferson County residency; home-delivered meals additionally require homebound status. Apply by calling or visiting the Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center in Monticello at 850-739-5942, or call the Advantage Aging Solutions Elder Helpline at 866-467-4624 (statewide Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337). For the CCE, HCE and ADI in-home programs, the county's Lead Agency is the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County (850-973-2006).
JCOA's nutrition program is genuinely free — no fee, donation-only — which is more generous than peer Council on Aging programs that suggest fixed donation amounts. The hot, ready-to-eat meals at 1/3 daily nutrition value comply with Florida DOEA standards. Congregate meals at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center provide both nutrition and meaningful social engagement; the center hosts activities and programming beyond the meal itself. Home-delivered Meals on Wheels requires homebound documentation. JCOA's small-scale operation reflects Jefferson's modest senior population (~14,000 total residents). For seniors in outlying parts of Jefferson (Lloyd, Wacissa, Lamont), coordinate Big Bend Transit (fl.jefferson.big_bend_transit_jefferson) for rides to the senior center.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate)
- Proof of Jefferson County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
- For home-delivered Meals on Wheels: documentation of homebound status (illness, disability, or isolation)
- For congregate meals at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center: ambulatory mobility to attend
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 850-739-5942
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center — Meals on Wheels + Congregate Meals (Jefferson County). 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 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate), proof of Jefferson County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence), for home-delivered Meals on Wheels: documentation of homebound status (illness, disability, or isolation) — 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 the Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center / Advantage Aging Solutions case manager; meals continue without interruption pending recertification
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