How to apply for St. Johns County Council on Aging — Meals on Wheels + 6 Senior Centers + Memory Programs in Florida
St. Johns County Council on Aging, Inc. (COASJC) — 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the community since 1973; contracted local AAA delivery partner for OAA Title III in St. Johns County; operates Sunshine Bus + paratransit + senior centers + Meals on Wheels + adult day care + memory enhancement programs
Who it's for
The Council on Aging of St. Johns County (COA) runs Meals on Wheels for homebound older adults in St. Augustine and across St. Johns County. Volunteers bring a nutritious daily meal and a friendly visit. If you are over 60, subsidized meals may be available. Private-pay meals are open to any St. Johns County resident who needs help, including people just home from the hospital or recovering from a fall, for a short time or long term. Call the COA service team at 904-209-3693.
COASJC senior nutrition services include congregate meals at 6 senior centers (age 60+ and St. Johns residency required) and home-delivered Meals on Wheels (additionally requires documented homebound status). Subsidized meals via OAA Title III-C have priority; private-pay meal options are also available for seniors above income thresholds. COASJC's 300+ daily Meals on Wheels scale is exceptionally large for the catalog — waitlists are uncommon relative to peer counties like Putnam (55/week). For seniors with cognitive impairment, the 5 Integrative Memory Enhancement Programs and Adult Day Care Center add substantial caregiver-respite value. The integrated COASJC model means Meals on Wheels, transportation, senior centers, and memory programs can all be coordinated by one case manager — uniquely efficient compared to peer counties.
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+ for subsidized meals (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate)
- Proof of St. Johns County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 904-209-3693
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about St. Johns County Council on Aging — Meals on Wheels + 6 Senior Centers + Memory Programs. 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+ for subsidized meals (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate), proof of St. Johns County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence) — 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 COASJC case manager
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.