Sign-ups for ‘Food for Seniors’ begins today

Re-certification and/or first-time sign-ups for the “Food for Seniors” program, sponsored by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury – Office of Community Services, will begin Wednesday, July 24 through Friday, July 26.

This is a commodity box program. To qualify you must be 60 years of age or older and must meet income guidelines. Participants cannot be on both the Office of Community Service list and the Claiborne Parish Council on Aging list. The Council on Aging will also be holding sign-ups, as well. Reach out to their office if you are already a part of their program and have questions.

From July 24 to 26, bring a Louisiana photo ID and proof of income (Social Security award letter, Disability award letter, pay stubs, bank statements, etc.) to Claiborne Community Services located at 621 South Main Street in Homer, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.