How to apply for Suwannee River Economic Council — Congregate Meals + Home Delivered Meals + CCE Services (Lafayette County) in Florida

Who it's for

Suwannee River Economic Council (SREC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving as the contracted local AAA delivery partner under Elder Options (Mid-Florida AAA, PSA 3) for OAA Title III nutrition and the state senior aging programs in Lafayette County. SREC's Lafayette County Client Senior/Service Center is at 114 SW Community Circle in Mayo. Programs funded through Elder Options include: (1) Title III Congregate Meals at the Mayo center; (2) Title III Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) for homebound seniors age 60+; (3) Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) — case management, homemaker, personal care, companion, emergency alert response, respite, and specialized medical equipment; (4) Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI) — respite and case management for seniors with cognitive impairment; (5) Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) — a basic subsidy for family caregivers; (6) Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP) delivery (see fl.lafayette.eheap_lafayette). One SREC case manager can coordinate the full set of state senior programs through a single intake. Eligibility for the senior pathway is age 60+ and Lafayette County residency; home-delivered meals require homebound status. Apply by calling the SREC Lafayette County center at 386-294-2202 or via Elder Options' helpline at 1-800-262-2243.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate)
• Proof of Lafayette County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
• For home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status (illness, disability, or isolation)
• For congregate meals at the Mayo Senior Center: ambulatory mobility to attend
• For CCE / HCE / ADI: case manager assessment + income documentation for sliding-scale sponsorship determination

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Suwannee River Economic Council — Congregate Meals + Home Delivered Meals + CCE Services (Lafayette 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 Lafayette County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence), for home-delivered meals: 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 SREC case manager; meals continue without interruption pending recertification