Meals on Wheels South Florida Launches Senior Snap Relief Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Meals on Wheels South Florida Launches Senior Snap Relief Program to Support Seniors Losing SNAP Benefits

Program Will Provide Nutrition and Relief for Seniors Facing the Loss of SNAP Benefits

(Plantation, FL – October 28, 2025) – In response to the upcoming reduction of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits on November 1st, Meals on Wheels South Florida is proud to announce the launch of its new initiative, the Senior Snap Relief Program. This program aims to provide vital meal support to seniors who will experience a loss of SNAP benefits, ensuring they continue to receive nutritious, ready-to-eat meals.

The Senior Snap Relief Program will provide eligible seniors with four weeks of meals, including two deliveries containing 14 dinners and 14 shelf-stable breakfast boxes.

Eligibility and Application Process:

To qualify for Senior Snap Relief, applicants must meet the same criteria as the regular Meals on Wheels South Florida program, with the added requirement of submitting a document confirming they received SNAP benefits. The program is designed to support seniors facing food insecurity due to the loss of their benefits, starting on November 1st.

“We recognize the significant impact the SNAP cuts will have on many of our most vulnerable senior neighbors,” said Wendy Bourgault, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels South Florida. “Our goal with Senior Snap Relief is to provide immediate assistance to help our seniors continue to receive the nutrition they need while they navigate this challenging time.”

How to Apply:

Seniors who meet the criteria can apply for Senior Snap Relief by visiting mowsoflo.org/seniorsnaprelief or calling 954.714.6920. Those interested will need to submit a copy of their SNAP eligibility notice along with their application.

Important Dates:

• Program Start Date: November 1st
• SNAP Benefits Reduction: November 1st

Meals on Wheels South Florida encourages all eligible seniors to apply as soon as possible to ensure they receive the support they need before SNAP benefits are reduced. Meals on Wheels South Florida is entirely donor-funded; therefore, it relies on the generosity of those with resources to support seniors in need. The Senior Snap Relief Program will continue only as long as funding allows, so if you would like to help, donations can be made at mowsoflo.org/donate.

For more information, or to donate to support this initiative, please visit mowsoflo.org/seniorsnaprelief or call 954.714.6920.

About Meals on Wheels South Florida

Founded in 1984, Meals on Wheels South Florida is a nonprofit organization providing hunger-relief programs and services to the senior community. With the dedication of community volunteers, Meals on Wheels South Florida delivers nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks that enable seniors in South Florida to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. Included in their list of programs and services are home meal delivery, meals and grooming for companion pets, grocery shopping assistance, nutrition education, Claris companion tablets, and emergency meals. For more information, please visit mowsoflo.org or call 954.731.8770.

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