
Erath County Senior Citizens Inc
About Erath County Senior Citizens Inc
For home-bound older adults in Erath County, a meal can arrive at the door five days a week, and a ride can mean getting to a medical appointment or simply getting out for the day. Erath County Senior Citizens Inc also steps in with emergency assistance for people facing hunger or homelessness, which makes it a practical place to give if you care about the basics that keep daily life moving. This is support with a clear target, older adults and vulnerable neighbors in Erath County, and it shows up in ways people can feel right away.
What stands out here is how specific the help is. Meals, transportation, emergency assistance, and even pet food delivery through the Pet Program are all centered on the real needs of Erath County residents, especially older adults.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Home-delivered meals
Home-delivered meals for eligible homebound elderly five days each week.
Transportation services
Transportation for elderly of Erath County for medical and recreational purposes, as requested.
Emergency assistance
Shelter, food, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, hunger and/or homelessness.
Pet Program
Volunteers pack and deliver pet food for clients' pets.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Meals and transportation for elderly of Erath County.
Who they serve
Home-bound elderly in Erath County, with transportation services for elderly residents and emergency assistance for individuals and families facing hunger or homelessness.
How your donation helps
- A case of Ensure
- Transportation for a month
- Weekly meals for a home-bound senior citizen
Our story
Erath County Senior Citizens Inc was founded in 1995 to provide meals and transportation for elderly residents of Erath County.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Erath County Senior Citizens Inc’s services.
Eligible homebound elderly in Erath County can receive home-delivered meals five days each week. Elderly residents can also request transportation for medical and recreational purposes, and the organization provides emergency assistance for individuals and families experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, hunger and/or homelessness.
Events
Amazing Meals on Wheels Race
Scheduled for August 22, 2026.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Erath County Senior Citizens Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Office supplies for the program and office
- Ensure, Boost, and Glucerna for clients
- Sugar-free snacks, cereal bars, oatmeal bars, applesauce, bottled water, tissues, and hand sanitizer/lotion
- Pet food and supplies for the pet program
Volunteer opportunities
- Deliver home-delivered meals
- Deliver Ensure and Glucerna
- Sort pantry snacks
- Fill in as drivers
- Pack and deliver pet food
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