How to Apply for Meals on Wheels in Indian River County
Request a meal assessment when an older adult cannot safely shop, prepare food, or leave home.
Start here
Call Senior Resource Association at 772-569-0760 and ask for Meals on Wheels screening. SRA delivers meals to eligible seniors Monday through Friday and can explain current eligibility, assessment, delivery, and waitlist conditions.
Monday–Friday during business hours; assessment and capacity apply
See local meal servicesWhat to have ready
- Indian River 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 an Indian River County older adult who cannot safely [shop, cook, or leave home]. How do I request a Meals on Wheels assessment, and what food help is available while it is pending?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
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Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
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Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
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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 Indian River County Human Services at 772-226-1423 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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