Senior Appreciation Picnic 2009
KCSCSI Programs
The Kaufman County Senior Citizens Services, Inc. (KCSCSI) offices are located in the historic Union Pacific Train Depot in downtown Terrell, Texas. For over 27 years, KCSCSI has been assisting the senior and disadvantaged citizens of Kaufman County with financial, food, health, and information services. Some of the services that KCSCSI offers are:
Meals on Wheels
Meals for Special Needs Citizens
Senior Centers
Emergency Aid
Information & Referral Services
Case Management
Ensure Sales
Health Screening
Health & Welfare Counseling
Annual Senior Citizen's Appreciation Picnic
Senior citizens are not the only ones that can benefit form the Meals on Wheels program. Occasionally there are citizens under the age of sixty that can gain assistance with a healthy lunch. The Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities can assess individual cases and make a determination of eligibility for this assistance. For more information contact the KCSCSI Director of Aging.
As of October, 2009 the KCSCSI Meals on Wheels program had provided over 146,000 meals to the citizens of Kaufman, and Navarro Counties for the 2009 calander year alone.
Emergency Aid
The Emergency Aid program was created over 10 years ago to help citizens in Kaufman County with unexpected financial emergencies. This program can provide financial assistance on a one time basis for water, electricity, and gas utilities, and rent or mortgage assistance is also available. To qualify for this program, the client must live in Kaufman County, have the means to pay the following month’s bills, and have the appropriate documentation explaining the need for this assistance. Applications for this program are accepted in the Terrell Depot, and the Kaufman Senior Center facilities, and an appointment is required. Call 972.563.1422 for more information.
Meals on Wheels - Hot Meals
The Meals on Wheels (MOW) Program provides nutritious, balanced, hot meals for homebound citizens in Kaufman, and Navarro counties over the age of sixty who are challenged to cook for themselves. Lunches are prepared fresh daily, and are delivered Monday through Friday by local volunteers. There are approximately 140,000 meals delivered annually in Kaufman and Navarro Counties which are supported by the combined efforts of city, county, state, and federal governments. Contributions by concerned citizens, the clients themselves, and the United Way provide an invaluable foundation for the success of this essential program.
Who Qualifgies for the Meals on Wheels Program ?
Senior citizens over the age of sixty who are homebound may apply for meal service. Also, citizens under the age of sixty who have special needs may qualify. Contact the Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities for specific information if you are under sixty.
Meals on Wheels - Frozen Meals
Clients who live outside the hot meal delivery area can participate in the frozen meal program. Five quality meals are boxed and prepared for freezer storage and delivered weekly. A meal can be heated in the oven or microwave and be ready to eat in minutes.
To set up Meals on Wheels for yourself, a relative, or someone you care about contact the closest MOW facility nearest your location:
For Terrell and Surrounding Areas
Terrell Senior Center, Contact: Cindy Cox, phone: 972.563.7960, e-mail: terrellcenter@nuwavenet.com
For Forney and Surrounding Areas
Forney Senior Center, Contact: Jennifer Helms, phone: 972.564.7348, e-mail: seniors@cityofforney.org
For Kaufman and Surrounding Areas
Kaufman Senior Center, Contact: Pam Studenny, phone: 972.932.7002, e-mail: kaufmancenter@mycvc.net
For Kemp and Surrounding Areas
Kemp Senior Center, Contact: Lisa Smith, phone: 903.498.4046, e-mail: kempcenter@embarqmail.com
For Navarro County Meals on Wheels
Navarro County Meals on Wheels, Contact Stephanie Gruver, e-mail: ncmow@sbcglobal.net
For the Meals on Wheels Program Director
Phyllis Walker, Director of Aging, KCSCSI phone: 972.563.1422, email: Phyllis@terrelldepot.com
The success of the Meals On Wheels program depends on the dedication of numerous volunteers. The nutritional value of the lunch is just the beginning. Our volunteers tell us the most rewarding part of delivering meals is getting to know the seniors and bringing them a word of cheer and heartfelt concern.
If you would like to become a Meals On Wheels Volunteer
Please call 903.641.0166 or 972.563.1422
Copyright © 2010 Kaufman County Senior Citizens Services, Inc.
PO Box 836, 200 S. Virginia, Terrell, TX 7516