Qualified older adults can now sign up to get three free and healthy meals a day delivered to their home for a limited time through the “Great Plates Delivered” program. The initiative is a collaboration between the County of San Diego and local restaurants. The goal of the program is to help older adults who are at a higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19 avoid going out to get food. The meal delivery is scheduled to run through June 10.
In addition to assisting seniors, the program will help local restaurants amid the statewide stay-at-home orders. The County will reimburse restaurants for the cost of food, labor and incidentals, using a combination of funding provided by FEMA, the State and the County.
The program is open to county residents who meet the following criteria:
•People 65 and older who live alone or with one other older adult
•County residents 60-64 who are high-risk as defined by the CDC, including •People who tested positive for COVID-19
•People with an underlying medical condition that puts them at a higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19
•People who have been exposed to COVID-19 and do not require hospitalization, but are required to self-isolate or self-quarantine
Those currently receiving assistance from other state or federal nutrition assistance programs, such as CalFresh or Meals on Wheels, are not eligible for the Great Plates Delivered program. Participants must also fall within a specific income range.
For more details or to sign up, call (800) 339-4661 or visit www.aging.sandiegocounty.gov/greatplates. You may also call 2-1-1 San Diego.
