How to Get Senior Meals in Hillsborough County
Apply for weekday dining-center meals or home delivery based on mobility, nutrition risk, and ability to shop and cook.
Start here
Call Hillsborough Aging Services at 813-272-5250. The county’s meal programs serve eligible adults 60 and older, and a needs-based waiting list may apply.
Call to apply for weekday lunch or home delivery
See meal eligibilityWhat to have ready
- Age, address, ZIP code, and phone number
- Whether the person can shop, cook, or leave home
- Dietary and accessibility needs
- Income and nutrition information requested
Words you can use
“I need meal help for a Hillsborough senior who [can/cannot] shop, cook, and leave home. Which dining-center or home-delivered option should screen them?”
Steps in order
- 1
Explain whether the need is temporary or ongoing.
- 2
Ask about the assessment, priority, waitlist, and start date.
- 3
Confirm delivery or dining-center rules.
- 4
Use 211 for immediate food while screening is pending.
If the first answer is no or wait
Dial 211 and give the ZIP code if food is needed before county meals can begin.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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