Bowie Senior Citizens Project
About Bowie Senior Citizens Project
At the Bowie Senior Citizens Project, a hot meal can be the start of someone’s whole day. Seniors in Bowie and nearby communities get fresh meals cooked and delivered, lunch served in the dining room, and a way to get where they need to go. For older adults who want to stay fed, connected, and independent, this is the kind of everyday support that matters.
What stands out here is how close the help stays to real life. Meals are made fresh each morning, volunteers bring them out on five routes, and the same center also offers transportation, social activities, and classes. It is a practical, neighborly setup that meets seniors where they are.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Home-delivered meals
Qualifying seniors in Bowie, Sunset, Montague, and Saint Jo receive meals delivered by volunteers five days a week.
Dining room lunch service
Lunch is served in the dining room at noon, with fresh coffee and tea available during center hours.
Transportation services
Van service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for people 60+ and/or people with disabilities, including rides to doctor appointments, grocery stores, banks, beauty salons, and the senior center.
Senior center activities and classes
The center offers dominoes, crafts, drawing, crochet classes, exercise, puzzles, and health presentations.
Medical assistance to elderly
Medical assistance is provided to elderly participants.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Support the well being and quality of life for senior citizens in the community by promoting nutrition, education, recreation, and nurturing independence in their lives.
Who they serve
Senior citizens age 60 and older in Bowie, Sunset, Montague, and Saint Jo, plus people with disabilities for transportation services.
Their impact
- Home delivery of 110 to 115 persons per day, five days a week
- Senior citizens center social gatherings and craft classes for 36 to 40 persons per day
- Medical assistance to elderly for 35 persons per week
How your donation helps
- Nutritious meals served in the dining room
- Home-delivered meals for qualifying seniors
- Transportation rides for seniors and people with disabilities
- Senior center activities and classes
- Medical assistance for elderly participants
Need help?
How someone in need can access Bowie Senior Citizens Project’s services.
People age 60 and older can reserve lunch by calling 940.872.4500 before 10:00 AM. Qualifying seniors can receive home-delivered meals in Bowie, Sunset, Montague, and Saint Jo. Transportation is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for people 60+ and/or people with disabilities, and rides should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance when possible.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Bowie Senior Citizens Project has shared.
Current needs
- Volunteers to help cover home-delivery routes
Volunteer opportunities
- Deliver home-delivered meals along one of the five routes
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can receive home-delivered meals?
Qualifying seniors in Bowie, Sunset, Montague, and Saint Jo can receive home-delivered meals.
When is lunch served in the dining room?
Lunch is served at noon, and people are asked to call and reserve a meal before 10:00 AM.
Who can use the transportation service?
Transportation is available for people 60+ and people with disabilities, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
How are home-delivered meals brought to seniors?
Meals are delivered by volunteers who cover one of five routes each day.
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