Senior Food Box Program
Many seniors in our area endure hunger in silence.
After working their whole lives, many are now unable to work in the wake of a disability or chronic medical issue. Some find themselves alone and vulnerable, faced with the choice between buying enough to eat or paying for medical care. Others are still working to support their families but unable to make ends meet.
The Senior Food Box program provides senior adults in need with a monthly box of nutritious, meal-ready groceries. Golden Harvest works in partnership with housing authorities and other partners to distribute Senior Food Boxes to seniors in need at central locations where seniors have easy access.
Thank you for your interest in our Senior Feeding Programs! Please take a moment to review the requirements for partnering with us to provide a Senior Feeding Program:
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Your program must have an individual willing to act as a site coordinator.
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Your site must have adequate storage space for food.
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Your site must complete a required training provided by Golden Harvest Food Bank.
We Urgently Need More Senior Feeding Partners
Across the nation, seniors aged 60 and older experience the highest rate of food insecurity, and the need in our community continues to grow rapidly. Every new Senior Site means more older adults who no longer have to choose between medicine and meals, or endure hunger in silence.
If your organization is willing to serve, please reach out. We cannot meet this need without strong partners like you.
To get involved, please complete our Partner Inquiry Form below. Our team will follow up promptly to discuss how you can make a meaningful difference. If you have additional questions, please reach out to us at program@goldenharvest.org.
Notice: New Applications Are Currently Closed
We are experiencing an unprecedented number of applicants and, at this time, are unable to accept new applications for the Senior Food Box program. Thank you for your understanding as we work to responsibly manage our resources and serve those already enrolled. We understand this may be difficult news, and we are committed to helping seniors find support.
For immediate food assistance, please use our Food Finder tool which lists nearby food pantries, meal sites, and other resources, or call our office at 706-736-1199.
If you are homebound, have transportation challenges, and live within Richmond, Burke, Jefferson, or Columbia Counties, you may call 2-1-1 to request an emergency food delivery.
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