Flagler County · Food & meals

How to Apply for Home-Delivered Meals in Flagler County

Request screening when a resident over 60 is homebound or cannot safely shop for or prepare meals.

Researched by Claire Szewczyk · Sources checked August 9, 2026
Quick answer

Start here

Call Flagler County Senior Services at 386-586-2324. Home-delivered meals require program eligibility; ask whether the person should also be screened for congregate dining or emergency food while waiting.

Flagler County Senior ServicesFlagler County Senior Services386-586-2324

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; assessment and availability apply

See Flagler senior meal services

What to have ready

  • Flagler County address and a safe callback number
  • A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
  • Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
  • Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs

Words you can use

“I need meal help for a Flagler County resident over 60 who cannot safely [shop, cook, or leave home]. How do I request screening, and what food route can help while it is pending?”

Steps in order

  1. 1

    Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.

  2. 2

    Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.

  3. 3

    Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.

  4. 4

    Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.

If the first answer is no or wait

Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Flagler County at 386-313-4000 to locate another current route.

Official sources

Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.

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