Somervell County Committee On Aging
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About Somervell County Committee On Aging
In Somervell County, an ordinary day can hinge on practical support: a hot meal delivered to a homebound senior, a ride to a pharmacy, or lunch shared at the Glen Rose senior center. Somervell County Committee on Aging serves more than 270 clients on any given day, helping older adults stay connected and independent at home. Your support helps sustain Meals on Wheels, fellowship lunches, transportation, health checks, exercise, and activities for older adults and the families who care for them.
This is local aging support with a remarkably practical reach. Alongside daily meals and rides, the Glen Rose senior center offers periodic blood pressure and blood sugar checks, a free exercise room, a library, and activities from dominoes and chess to crafts and Texas 42. The organization has provided Meals on Wheels, fellowship lunches, and transportation for more than 50 years.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Meals on Wheels
Delivers a hot meal daily for lunch to homebound seniors, along with two frozen meals for weekend meals.
In-house fellowship lunches
Provides hot meals at the center Monday through Friday for people age 60 and older and their spouses, with guests and family members also welcome.
Pick-up meals
Offers weekday lunch pick-up meals by advance order.
Holiday meals and special orders
Prepares holiday meals, including cakes and pies, and accepts special orders.
Senior transportation
Provides rides to the Senior Center, non-emergency medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, banks, barber and beauty shops, and other local destinations.
Health and wellness checks
Offers periodic checks including blood pressure and blood sugar checks with support from healthcare volunteer partners.
Exercise room
Provides free daily access to an exercise room.
Senior activities
Offers activities including bingo, dominoes, bunco, chess, cornhole, puzzles, crafts, woodcarving lessons, and Texas 42.
Library
Provides a free honor-system library for Somervell County residents.
Information and assistance for older adults and families
Provides information on aging and assistance for older citizens, their families, and friends who care for them.
About this work
Mission
To serve the elderly of Somervell County, Texas by providing information on aging and assisting family and friends who care for older citizens, with emphasis on minority and low-income persons.
Who they serve
People age 60 and older and their spouses in Somervell County, Texas, with emphasis on minority and low-income older adults. Some meals and center activities are also available to people under 60.
Their impact
- The organization currently serves over 270 clients on any given day.
- The organization has provided Meals on Wheels, fellowship lunches, and transportation services for over 50 years.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Somervell County Committee On Aging’s services.
People age 60 and older and their spouses can call 254-897-2139 to reserve in-house or pick-up meals and to arrange transportation. Meals on Wheels and transportation services are available for seniors in Somervell County, with transportation reservations requested by the stated advance-call times.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Somervell County Committee On Aging has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Healthcare volunteer partners support the organization’s periodic health and wellness checks.
- Volunteers help provide additional items to seniors receiving Meals on Wheels when needs arise.
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What meals are available through the center?
The center serves hot fellowship lunches Monday through Friday, offers weekday lunch pick-up by advance order, and delivers a hot daily lunch through Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels recipients can also receive two frozen meals for the weekend.
What destinations can senior transportation serve?
Rides are available to the Senior Center, non-emergency medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, banks, barber and beauty shops, and other local destinations. Transportation to the center runs Monday through Friday in the morning, while other rides are scheduled in the afternoon.
What activities are offered at the senior center?
Older adults can take part in bingo, dominoes, bunco, chess, cornhole, puzzles, crafts, woodcarving lessons, and Texas 42. The center also offers a free exercise room and a library.
When are health and wellness checks available?
Health and wellness checks are offered every third Wednesday. They include checks such as blood pressure and blood sugar measurements.
Who may attend the fellowship lunches?
People age 60 and older and their spouses may receive center meals after completing a short registration form. Guests and family members of all ages are welcome for a small price.
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