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.
If you are an elderly adult in need of food help, you can apply for a monthly Senior Food Box. Click here for eligibility guidelines and to apply online and our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.
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 mandatory training provided by Golden Harvest Food Bank.
If you’re interested in partnering with us to provide a Senior Feeding Program, please fill out our inquiry form. We will be in touch soon to discuss available options. If you have further questions, please reach out to us at program@goldenharvest.org.
If you are an elderly adult needing food assistance, you can apply for a monthly Senior Food Box. Please review the eligibility requirements:
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You must be at least 60 years old
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Have access to basic cooking facilities and be able to cook
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You or an authorized representative can pick up the food box from a designated location.
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Reside in Golden Harvest Food Bank’s service area:
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Counties in Georgia – Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lincoln. McDuffie, Putnam, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, Wilkes
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Counties in South Carolina – Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Edgefield, McCormick
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To apply, complete the online application below. Our team will contact you to discuss the next steps.
Due to increased demand, new applicants are currently placed on a waitlist. Applicants will be referred to one of our Senior Food Box Programs. The wait time varies, and we will contact you to discuss options and arrange food assistance as soon as possible.
If you are ineligible but still need help, please visit our Food Finder map or call our office at 706-736-1199. Our team will follow up to guide you through the next steps.
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