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Division of Senior Services COVID-19 Update

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Division of Senior Services COVID-19 Update

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Due to concerns involving the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and following the recommendations of the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) and Florida Health - Palm Beach County (FHPBC), the PBC Community Services Department Division of Senior Services (DOSS) has cancelled/modified the following services until further notice:

Senior Centers
Effective Friday, March 20, 2020 all three senior centers will be closed. Senior centers are located at:

  • Mid County Senior Center
    3680 Lake Worth Road
    Lake Worth
  • North County Senior Center
    5217 Northlake Boulevard
    Palm Beach Gardens
  • West County Senior Center
    2916 State Road #15
    Belle Glade   

Congregate Meal Program
The Congregate Meal Program will be serving its the last meal on Thursday, March 19, 2020. 

  • Registered participants will be sent home with a two (2) week supply of shelf-stable meals.
  • Next supply will be available on Friday, April 3, 2020 at any of the above-mentioned senior centers.
  • Participants may drive to their nearest senior center to pick up their two-week meal supply.
  • Registered seniors who are in need but are unable pick up their meals or rely on Palm Tran transportation to the meal site, can call (561) 355-4746 or (561) 355-4740 for assistance scheduling their shelf-ready meal delivery.
    • Seniors who are not registered in the Congregate Meal Program, if available, may be provided with a seven (7) day supply, along with additional recommendations and referrals.;

Congregate Meal Program distribution hours at the senior centers will be Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.

Adult Day Care Center
Only the adult day care centers will be providing services for participants. Adult Day Care Center locations:

  • Mid County Senior Center
    3680 Lake Worth Road
    Lake Worth
  • North County Senior Center
    5217 Northlake Boulevard
    Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach County Community Services Department will continue to monitor the status of the COVID-19 in the area and will communicate any updates as soon as it becomes available on our website's Latest News section.

For updated information on COVID-19 in Palm Beach County, please visit www.pbcgov.com and watch PBC-TV Channel 20.

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