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Trenton, Gilchrist County
Last verified: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Gilchrist County Senior Center — Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (SREC — DOEA PSA 3 Independent Living, Congregate Dining & EHEAP Hub)
About This Organization

Gilchrist County's official Senior Center and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Planning and Service Area 3 (PSA 3) Lead Agency hub, located just southwest of downtown Trenton off State Road 26 at 1439 SW County Road 307A (SW Circle 307A), Trenton, FL 32693 ((352) 463-2940 — Client Services Ext. 1, Senior Services Ext. 2; Toll-Free (800) 597-7579). Operated by the Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (SREC, an active Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation since 1966, Florida Sunbiz Document #709430, FEI/EIN 59-1101989) under the regional oversight of Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc., Sunbiz Document #744874 / #739573, Elder Helpline 1-800-262-2243), the Gilchrist County Senior Center is the primary social, wellness, nutrition, and independent living resource center for older adults age 60+ across Trenton (32693), Bell (32619), and Fanning Springs (32693). Because a regulatory audit of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) confirms zero (0) Chapter 651 Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in Gilchrist County, local retirees living independently in single-family homes, manufactured homes, and apartments rely on the Trenton Senior Center for Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C1 hot weekday congregate lunches, senior fitness and health promotion workshops, recreational social clubs, Title III-C2 Meals on Wheels, Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP) and LIHEAP electric utility grants, USDA commodities, and free SHINE Medicare counseling.

Official Verification Sources: Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (SREC) — Gilchrist County Senior & Client Service Center; Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging — DOEA PSA 3); Florida Sunbiz Entity — Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (Doc# 709430)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
DOEA PSA 3 Designated County Lead Agency & 501(c)(3) Senior Center: Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc# 709430, EIN 59-1101989) | Elder Options PSA 3 (Sunbiz Doc# 739573)Status: Active DOEA PSA 3 Lead Agency & Senior Center (Documenting 0 OIR Chapter 651 CCRCs in Gilchrist County)

Issuer: Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) & Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging)

Notes: Verified 2026-10-26: Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (Florida Sunbiz Doc# 709430, Active 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, EIN 59-1101989) operates the Gilchrist County Senior Center & Client Service Center at 1439 SW CR 307A, Trenton, FL 32693 ((352) 463-2940, Ext. 1 Client Services / Ext. 2 Senior Services; Toll-Free (800) 597-7579). Regulatory Supply Note: Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) records confirm 0 Chapter 651 Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in Gilchrist County.

Services Offered
Gilchrist County Senior Center Daily Social Activities, Wellness Workshops & Recreation (1439 SW CR 307A, Trenton)
Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C1 Hot Weekday Congregate Senior Lunches ((352) 463-2940 Ext. 2)
Title III-C2 Home-Delivered Meals on Wheels for Homebound Seniors in Trenton, Bell & Fanning Springs
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP) & LIHEAP Electric Bill Crisis Relief (Ext. 1)
Free DOEA SHINE Medicare Part A/B/C/D, Medigap & Extra Help Counseling via Elder Options (1-800-262-2243)
CSBG Senior Emergency Support, Weatherization Referrals & Coordinated Senior Transit Access
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Gilchrist County Senior Center — Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (SREC — DOEA PSA 3 Independent Living, Congregate Dining & EHEAP Hub)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Where is the Gilchrist County Senior Center located and what programs does it offer for independent seniors?

The Gilchrist County Senior Center, operated by the Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (SREC, Sunbiz Doc# 709430), is located at 1439 SW County Road 307A (SW Circle 307A), Trenton, FL 32693 ((352) 463-2940). Adults age 60 and older can call Extension 2 for hot weekday congregate lunches, senior social and wellness activities, and Meals on Wheels, or Extension 1 for LIHEAP/EHEAP electric bill assistance and SHIP housing support.

Are there any Florida OIR Chapter 651 Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in Gilchrist County?

No. A regulatory verification of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) Chapter 651 registry confirms zero (0) licensed Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Gilchrist County. Seniors aging in place in Trenton, Bell, and Fanning Springs access congregate meals, recreation, utility relief, and supportive services through the SREC Gilchrist County Senior Center ((352) 463-2940) and Elder Options PSA 3 (1-800-262-2243).

Contact Information
Address
1439 SW CR 307A, Trenton, FL 32693
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (Client Services: Ext. 1 | Senior Services & Congregate Lunch: Ext. 2 | Toll-Free: (800) 597-7579)
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