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Senior NutritionSenior Food Box & Pantry Programs✓ Verified
Lakeland, Polk County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
VISTE — Supplemental Senior Grocery Box & Hot Meal Delivery Program
About This Organization

VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly) combats senior hunger across Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Fort Meade by delivering 100% free monthly supplemental grocery boxes—filled with canned meats, soups, peanut butter, grains, produce, and personal care items—plus hot meal deliveries three times a week to frail, low-income seniors aged 70 and older.

Official Verification Sources: VISTE — Supplemental Senior Grocery Box & Hot Meal Delivery Program Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Older Americans Act / Nutrition Partner Credential: VISTE-NUTR-33801Status: Active / Verified

Issuer: Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (501(c)(3) Non-Profit)

Notes: Delivers free monthly supplemental grocery boxes and thrice-weekly hot restaurant meals to low-income seniors 70+ in Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Ft. Meade.

Services Offered
Free Monthly Supplemental Senior Grocery Box Home Delivery
Thrice-Weekly Hot Meal Deliveries for Frail Seniors 70+
Annual Thanksgiving Meal Delivery to 1,700+ Polk County Seniors
High-Protein Nutritional Supplement Drinks (Ensure/Boost) for Frail Elders
Volunteer Doorstep Delivery & Friendly Check-In
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about VISTE — Supplemental Senior Grocery Box & Hot Meal Delivery Program's services, licensing, and credentials.

How does VISTE's supplemental grocery program help Lakeland and Bartow seniors?

Volunteers deliver a heavy box of nutritious shelf-stable groceries and proteins directly into the kitchen of enrolled low-income seniors aged 70+ every month at zero cost.

How do I refer an elderly neighbor in Lakeland or Bartow to VISTE?

Call VISTE at (863) 284-0828 to request a free intake assessment.

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Contact Information
Address
1232 E Magnolia St
Website
viste.org
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Clinical / On-Call Support Where Applicable)
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