Miami-Dade's Meals for the Elderly Program provides older persons with hot nutritious meals and activities in a Senior Center setting five days per week. Guidelines are "persons 60 years or older (spouse may be younger), who cannot afford to eat adequately, or have limited mobility, or need support in food selection and meal preparation; and may benefit from socialization." The aim of the program is to reduce the need in institutionalization of older persons by providing meals, activities, and support services so they may remain active and viable in the community.

Additional information regarding this program and the qualifications for participation is available by contacting the Department of Human Services at (305) 514-6000.