Seniors First, Inc. of Central Florida
Seniors First supports Central Florida's seniors with Meals On Wheels, In-home Care and more. Learn more, get involved at www.seniorsfirstinc.org.
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SENIORS FIRST, INC. OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
By 2030, the U.S. Bureau of Census predicts there will be approximately 70 million people who are 65 and older….one in five Americans will be seniors. Based on these projections, Seniors First, Inc will continue to be challenged to meet the increasing demands of an aging population which given the choice - prefer to remain living independently. Sen
10/24/2024
Looking for a way to give thanks and give back this Thanksgiving? Join us as a volunteer at the 35th Annual Seniors First Turkey Trot 5k. Help out at registration, hand out medals or snacks and help us raise money for programs like Meals on Wheels in this Race To End Senior Hunger. Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/3WzLCSE
10/21/2024
In a perfect world, every senior would be loved and cared for, but the reality is, the holidays can be a lonely time for seniors. By providing $20 Publix or Walmart gift cards, you'll enable them to select the gift of their choice and let them know they're not forgotten. Our goal is 2,000 gift cards and Florida Blue wants to help! Right now Florida Blue will double all donations up to $2500. Your $50 becomes $100. Your $200 becomes $400! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3P5KjqL
Throughout the year our seniors are hungry – hungry for nutritious food, but also hungry for companionship, conversation and the comfort of knowing they are not alone.
With your decision to make a monthly gift they know they are cared for all year long and you become that reliable knock at their door ensuring they are not forgotten. Won't you please consider joining us? https://bit.ly/3EUpybJ
10/17/2024
As we celebrate Case Managers Appreciation Week, we want to acknowledge all our CM's and Case Aides do each and every day to ensure the health and wellbeing of each of our clients. Your passion and dedication are unmatched, and we are so grateful for all you do!
10/16/2024
In a perfect world, every senior would be loved and cared for, but the reality is, the holidays can be a lonely time for seniors. By providing $20 Publix or Walmart gift cards, you'll enable them to select the gift of their choice and let them know they're not forgotten. Our goal is 2,000 gift cards and Florida Blue wants to help! Right now Florida Blue will double all donations up to $2500. Your $50 becomes $100. Your $200 becomes $400! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3P5KjqL
10/14/2024
Thanks to a $3,750 grant from the J. Milton Hoffa & Nellie E. Hoffa Memorial Foundation, 17 individuals in Central Florida received much-needed durable medical equipment through Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank this year. Through the generosity of our funders these individuals are able to maintain the independence and dignity they deserve.
10/08/2024
Looking for a way to give thanks and give back this Thanksgiving? Join us as a volunteer at the 35th Annual Seniors First Turkey Trot 5k. Help out at registration, hand out medals or snacks and help us raise money for programs like Meals on Wheels in this Race To End Senior Hunger. Learn more and sign up here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/35thannualturkeytrot5k/page/volunteerregandconsent/
10/07/2024
Due to Hurricane Milton making landfall this week, the Seniors First food pantry will be closed this Thursday. Our offices will be closed both Wednesday and Thursday.
10/04/2024
Wanted to share some amazing shots one of our volunteers captured of this morning's launch on her way to work. Doesn't matter how long you've lived in Central Florida. This never gets old!
First we trot. Then we eat.... a lot! Join us for the 35th annual Seniors First Turkey Trot 5k, Thanksgiving morning at Lake Eola. Proceeds benefit programs like Meals on Wheels in this Race to End Senior Hunger. Get discounted registrations now! https://bit.ly/3WzLCSE
09/27/2024
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09/23/2024
Today marks the start of Fall Prevention Week. One of the biggest risks to the wellbeing of seniors is injury from falls. Take time to visit with older friends, relatives and neighbors to make sure their homes are "fall-proofed", free of clutter and well lit. Get more tips here.
09/17/2024
Our thanks to the Margaret McCartney & R. Parks Williams Foundation for their generous $5,000 grant in support of our Emergency Meals on Wheels Program. These funds will provide over 600 meals and support seniors in crisis following a hospital stay or the loss of a caregiver. We are so grateful for your support.(Photo credit: Sean Hancock Photography)
09/17/2024
We're now less than 50 days from election day. If you vote by mail, you will need to register again as previous registrations expired in 2022. Check with the board of elections for your county to get details.
09/05/2024
If you grew up with vinyl, we're betting this just made you smile.
09/04/2024
Our food pantry will be closed for the month of September due to construction work on the property. We will reopen the second Thursday of October and resume our normal operations. For more information contact us. 407-292-0177.
08/28/2024
...and walk and talk and drive and.....
08/22/2024
Our thanks to the J. Milton & Nellie E. Hoffa Memorial Foundation for their generous $3,750 grant in support of our Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank. These funds will be used to see that over a dozen clients receive the equipment they need to maintain their mobility and independence. Thank you!
08/21/2024
It isn't age that makes someone old. It's the way we THINK about aging. Today is NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY. Make today the day you vow to change the way you think about aging and take advantage all we can learn from those with a little more experience!
08/20/2024
If you live in Brevard County and are looking for a way to give back and make a real difference, consider volunteering with our sister agency Aging Matters in BrevardThey are currently looking for Meals on Wheels volunteers. Drop off a meal, say hello and make all the difference in the life of a senior!
🚗 Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed in Brevard! 🥘
We're urgently seeking volunteers, especially in the central Brevard area, to help deliver meals and smiles to homebound seniors. Your time and kindness can make a world of difference in their lives.
Ready to make an impact? Apply to volunteer today at: https://agingmattersbrevard.org/contact/get-involved-volunteer
Together we can end the wait!
08/19/2024
You Gotta Trot Before You Gobble! Join us Thanksgiving Morning for the Seniors First Turkey Trot 5k! All proceeds benefit programs like Meals on Wheels in this Race to End Senior Hunger. Register before August 26th for the highest discounts! https://www.trackshack.com/event/240
08/16/2024
Right now, today, 1 in 7 seniors right here in our neighborhoods struggles to get enough to eat and may not know where their next meal will come from. But you can change that. Won't you, "Give a Little Bit" and brighten their day? https://bit.ly/3EUpybJ
Public Work | Meals On Wheels America, #GiveALittleBit Too many of our ageing neighbours spend the holiday season at home, alone. Throughout the year, a volunteer might be the only person they see ...
08/15/2024
Uh.....yeah, we don't even know what to say here. 🙄
08/13/2024
Seniors First is truly grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Florida Blue Foundation and your recent grant award of $10,000 for general operating support. Your investment will assist our programs to help low-income Central Florida seniors to remain living independently in their own homes, where they prefer to be.
We could not fulfill our mission to serve without the support of our partners like you. Together, we are ensuring one of the most vulnerable populations is not forgotten. Thank you again for your generous support and trust in our organization.
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Our Story
By 2030, the U.S. Bureau of Census predicts there will be approximately 70 million people who are 65 and older….one in five Americans will be seniors. Based on these projections, Seniors First, Inc will continue to be challenged to meet the increasing demands of an aging population which given the choice - prefer to remain living independently.
Seniors First targets services to highly vulnerable elderly populations age 60+ and disabled adults age 18-59, including the very old, people living alone, people below or near the poverty line, minority populations, and individuals with significant health conditions or mental impairments. The specific vulnerabilities include physical frailty, sensory decline, low education level, cognitive decline, lack of transportation, low social support and depression, which often require extensive intervention and advocacy.
Each year, the agency provides a broad array of cost effective, efficient services, to more than 4,000 clients. We also maximized funding to serve the greatest number of individuals with an appropriate level of service which often is the only thing that keeps these vulnerable individuals from having to move to a more restrictive environment, sacrificing independence and freedom of choice.
Our mission would never be accomplished without the support of our committed volunteers, the oversight and guidance given by the dedicated Board of Directors and the generosity of our funders, donors, staff, and caring community. We are also deeply grateful for the support we receive from local businesses, foundations and individual donors. Some of the partnerships contributing to our success include:
· Publix Charities
· WFTV 9 Family Connection
· Turkey Trot 5k and High Tea & Hats sponsors
· Donated Meal site space by many local government community centers, faith communities and senior housing facilities
· Enhanced programming for both our Neighborhood Lunch and Meals On Wheels program sites through collaboration with many community organizations, health care providers, children’s groups, cultural and hospice organizations, the Senior Resource Alliance, and Orange County Cooperative Extension Agency.
Central Florida seniors deserve our best efforts. Together we have the unique opportunity to enhance a senior’s quality of life by continuing to promote choice, independence, and positive aging.
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5395 L B McLeod Road
Orlando, FL
32811
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| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |
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