Who We AreWhat we do?The Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) has been providing services that have enabled seniors to live independently since 1974.

PAA provides services including home delivered meals, medical transportation, adult day care, and in-home care for seniors. PAA’s services are provided throughout Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Poquoson, James City County and York County.

We can connect you with services that promote your independence. PAA exists to help and make our community a healthier, more livable area for older adults.

Peninsula Agency on Aging’s mission is to provide the necessary services to seniors through a variety of programs. Our nutrition services for those 60 years and older, supports the recipients through the Home Delivered Meals program, or Meals on Wheels (as it is better known) and the Senior Dining Centers located throughout the communities we serve.

Our Nutrition Services are targeted toincrease a senior’s independence, maintain or improve a healthy food diet and reduce the isolation that our seniors so often face.

PAA provides financial support to the York County and Williamsburg Meals on Wheels program.

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This publication has been created or produced by PAA with financial assistance, in whole or in part, from the Administration for Community Living and/or the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.

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www.paainc.org

NEWPORT NEWS739 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Suite 1006

Newport News, VA 23606Phone: 757.873.0541

WILLIAMSBURG312 Waller Mill Road, Suite 105

Williamsburg, VA 23185Phone: 757.345.6277

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Home Delivered Meals

Who’s Eligible?Any person who meets the following criteria:

• 60 years of age and over.• Functionally homebound• Cannot regularly prepare a meal and has no regular help at home to secure a meal.

Adequate nutrition is necessary for health, functionality and the ability to remain independent. Healthy eating can

increase mental acuity, resistance to illness and disease, energy levels, immune system strength, recuperation speed and the ability to manage chronic health problems.

Volunteers deliver the meals throughout the Peninsula. Meals are delivered at lunchtime and routes usually take an hour to deliver. Volunteers can decide to deliver meals once a week or on a substitute basis. Often times, clubs or church groups volunteer as a team.

Volunteers use their own vehicles for delivery. Mileage driven as a volunteer is tax deductible.New volunteers are always welcomed.

Federal, state and local funds help fund the program. Additional money is provided by contributions from concerned individuals or groups. Because of the funding and generous donations we receive, there is no charge for this service.

At the core of the Home Delivered Meals program is a nutritious meal, a friendly visit from a volunteer and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors. Seniors who live alone and receive delivered meals are less likely to worry about being able to remain at home and to have feelings of isolation and loneliness. Meals on Wheels ensures that seniors have access to adequate nutrition even when family support, mobility and resources are lacking.

For those who can still venture out into theircommunities, we serve in gathering places,such as senior centers and communityfacilities. Seniors participating in the Congregate Dining Program have the opportunity to improve their health and reduce their risk of disability through lifestyle behaviors, culturally appropriate nutrition education and physical activity programs.

Our seniors find social engagement and are provided linkages to information and resources that are essential for health and well-being in addition to the nutritious meals served.

Our Dining Centers:Clark-Maple Avenue Community CenterDenbigh-Warwick Memorial UMCHampton-Ivy Memorial Baptist ChurchYork-Washington SquarePoquoson Community CenterWilliamsburg Parker View Senior Apartments United Jewish Community Center*Korean- American Senior Center**PAA financially supports these two sites that are independently operated by other organizations.