Nutrition

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The purposes of the Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Program is to reduce hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition, promote socialization of older people, and promote health and well-being of older people by giving access to nutrition and other disease prevention and health promotion services. Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging can help pay for a meal to an eligible person 60 years of age or older and their caregiver. Meals are either home delivered or served in a congregate setting.
PARTNERS IN SENIOR NUTRITION

The Area Agency on Aging partners with two organizations to run our nutrition programs. Questions about eligibility, home delivered meals, or senior center hours of operation should be directed to these agencies. Eligibility can be determined by these agencies in as little as 10 minutes over the phone.

SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES OF TEXARKANA, INC.

  • 905 Kilgore Texarkana, Texas 75501
  • 903-831-7696
  • Executive Director: Diane Morgan

HOME DELIVERED MEAL SERVICE AREAS

  • Bowie County
  • Cass County 
  • Franklin County
  • Morris County 
  • Titus County

CONGREGATE MEAL SERVICE AREAS

  • Bowie County
  • Cass County
  • Morris County
  • Titus County

LAMAR COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL, INC.

  • 1273 NW 19th Street Paris, Texas 75416
  • 903-784-2580
  • Executive Director: Shelly Braziel

HOME DELIVERED MEAL SERVICE AREAS

CONGREGATE MEAL SERVICE AREAS

  • Lamar County
  • Red River County
  • Delta County

Area Senior Centers

Social relationships are necessary for the older population to stay connected and active. Regional congregate nutrition sites (“Senior Centers”) provide an opportunity for socializing through games and conversations while receiving hot, nutritious meals (which follow established dietary guidelines).

The congregate meal program assists seniors by providing ways for them to engage in social and healthy activities which contribute to their overall health and well-being, particularly those individuals residing in rural areas.

Senior Center Locations by County

Bowie County, Texas

HOOKS SENIOR CENTER
(GRIFFIN CENTER)
103 Main Street
Hooks, Texas 75561

 

OUR PLACE DAY RESPITE CENTER ALZHEIMER’S ALLIANCE
100 Memory Lane
Texarkana, Texas 75503

 

HIGH-RISE CENTER
(ROBINSON TERRACE)
1010 Dan Haskins Way
Texarkana, Texas 75501

 

TEXARKANA SENIOR CENTER
(COLLINS CENTER)
3000 Texas Boulevard
Texarkana, Texas 75503

ATLANTA SENIOR CENTER
306 West Miller Street
Atlanta, Texas 75551

 

LINDEN SENIOR CENTER
507 South Kaufman Street
Linden, Texas 75563

COOPER SENIOR CENTER
(DELTA COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER)
221 East Bonham Street
Cooper, Texas 75432

PSHIGODA MEAL CENTER
(PSHIGODA FOUNDATION)
2215 East Cherry Street
Paris, Texas 75460

 

PARIS RETIREMENT VILLAGE
1400 West Washington Street
Paris, Texas 75460

LONESTAR SENIOR CENTER
150 Alamo Street
Lonestar, Texas 75668

MOUNT PLEASANT SENIOR CENTER
1406 North Edwards
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455

Logo for Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging. Features organizations name with a star image.

The Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is designated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members, and caregivers to help them receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services. Services are targeted to those with greatest economic and social need. Particular attention is paid to people with low-incomes, older people who belong to minority groups, and older people residing in rural areas. In addition, family members and other caregivers may receive information and services on behalf of the older person for whom they are providing care.