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MealsHome DeliveredPopularly known as "Meals-on-Wheels", this federally funded service is a national program administered locally to deliver well-balanced, lunchtime meals to frail, homebound individuals who are at least 60 years of age. Elders are asked to make a $1.75 donation per meal to help underwrite a portion of the cost of the meal.GSSSI delivers hot lunches to elders living in Brimfield, Hampden, Holland, Palmer, Springfield, Wales, and Wilbraham. Meals are delivered Monday-Friday. Regular meals, modified meals for diabetics, and Kosher meals are available. Deliveries are not made on weekends or holidays. For information about home delivered meals contact GSSSI's I&R Department, 413-781-8800. Congregate MealsLocated in senior centers, elder complexes, and other convenient places, congregate meals sites are where people aged 60 and over can enjoy good food and good company. Participants receive a nutritious noon meal and have the opportunity to socialize and make new acquaintances. Participants are asked to make a $1.75 donation per meal to help underwrite a portion of the cost of the meal.To find out how to make a reservation, call GSSSI's I&R Department at 413-781-8800. |