Polk County Health and Human Services (Elderly Services Division, in coordination with Seniors First and the Senior Connection Center) administers Polk County's Older Americans Act (OAA Title III-C1 and III-C2) Senior Nutrition Program. Operating neighborhood senior dining sites in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, Mulberry, and Lake Wales, the program provides free hot midday lunches, nutrition education, and socialization for adults aged 60 and older.
Official Verification Sources: Polk County Elderly Services — OAA Senior Congregate Dining & Home-Delivered Meals Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry
Issuer: Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) / Older Americans Act
Notes: Administers Older Americans Act Title III-C1 congregate dining sites and Title III-C2 home-delivered meals across Polk County.
Factual details and direct answers about Polk County Elderly Services — OAA Senior Congregate Dining & Home-Delivered Meals's services, licensing, and credentials.
Who is eligible to attend a Polk County Senior Dining Site?
Any Polk County resident aged 60 or older (and their spouse of any age) can attend a neighborhood congregate lunch site at no required cost; call (863) 534-5326 for the nearest location.
Is there a fee for Older Americans Act congregate lunches in Polk County?
No, meals are funded through the federal Older Americans Act with no mandatory charge, though confidential voluntary donations are welcome.
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