How to Apply for Meals on Wheels in Martin County
Request a meal assessment when an older adult cannot safely shop, prepare food, or reach a senior dining site.
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Call the Council on Aging Martin County at 772-223-7800 and ask for Meals on Wheels screening. Meals are free to eligible seniors; assessment, funding, delivery area, and current capacity apply.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; assessment and availability apply
See Martin County meal servicesWhat to have ready
- Martin 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 Martin 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 Martin County at 772-288-5400 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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