Newark Senior Center Inc

The newark senior center food services program serves both the homebound in the community through meals on wheels and those who are able to come to the center for the midday meal. The mow program allows many individuals to age in place and avoid costly institutional settings by delivering a warm meal to those who are unable to shop or cook from themselves. More than 64,500 meals are delivered to homebound clients by dedicated volunteers who provide a daily check-in and are able to connect clients with any needed services. An additional 14, 876 midday meals are prepared for those who are able to come to the center and enjoy a nutritious, affordable meal while socializing with peers.

The social service and transportation programs at nsc provides a safety net to many individuals in the community. The in-house social services director provides no cost options counseling, case management services while connecting those in need with various community resources for assistance with insurance, legal issues and financial coaching. The center's transportation program provides door to door transportation to the community's most frail giving access to al that the center has to offer and preventing isolation that is common for seniors throughout many communities.