How to Apply for Home-Delivered Meals in Monroe County
Request a nutrition assessment when an adult age 60 or older is homebound and cannot safely prepare meals.
Start here
Call Monroe County Nutrition Services at 305-292-4522 and ask for a home-delivered C-2 meal assessment. The county also operates congregate dining sites in Key West, Big Pine, Marathon, and Plantation Key.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; assessment, funding, and capacity apply
See county meal servicesWhat to have ready
- Monroe 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 Monroe County resident age 60 or older who is homebound and cannot safely [shop, cook, or leave home]. How do I request an assessment, and what meal help is available while it is pending?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
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 Monroe County at 305-294-4641 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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