Keywords
governmental programs and projects
elderly nutrition
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Abstract
This publication is part of the Home and Community-Based Services for Florida’s Seniors series, a collection of educational resources designed to inform the public about home and community-based support services available to seniors in Florida. This publication discusses available services for congregate and home-delivered meals under the Older Americans Act of 1965 as well as eligibility criteria and requirements. Written by Muthusami Kumaran, Katlyn Diamond, and Patricia Boyd, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2026.
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