From Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia:
PCT. 2 EXPANDING HOMEBOUND SENIOR FOOD DELIVERY PROGRAM
New online portal and phone hotline will enroll qualifying seniors for daily hot meal delivery
Harris County, TX — With the thought that no one should go hungry during the current Harris County Stay-At-Home order, and because many in elderly population already have difficulties getting out anyway, Commissioner Adrian Garcia is expanding the existing homebound senior daily free hot meal delivery program in Precinct 2. Any Precinct 2 resident who is age 60 or older possessing limited resources and is unable to leave their home due to illness, disability, or lack of mobility could qualify.
Seniors that qualify will receive daily, nutritious hot meals delivered directly to their door by Precinct 2 staff. Anyone who believes they are eligible for this service is asked to register on an online form on the Harris Co. Precinct 2 website (https://www.hcp2.com/programs/precinct-2-meal-program). Those without internet access are asked to apply over the phone via the Precinct 2 Hotline (713-274-2222) which is active Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Commissioner Adrian Garcia issued the following statement:
“During this crisis, we will not forget our most vulnerable residents of Precinct 2, such as homebound seniors. I have instructed my staff to expand our current homebound senior food delivery program by signing up any and all seniors who are struggling and are unable to leave their Precinct 2 homes, due to illness, disability, or lack of mobility. Our current program is great, but I know there is going to be an increasing need for help, and we are preparing to meet the demand.”
Eligibility
After submitting an application, a Harris County Precinct 2 representative will evaluate applicants’ conditions. Evaluations will include assessing the ability to perform daily activities such as food preparations and shopping, how often the applicant leaves their home, as well as their access to other assistance services. Note: All information gathered is totally confidential, and records are kept at the Harris County Precinct 2 service provider’s office.
People may qualify for home deliveries if they are:
- Ages 60 and over.
- Homebound due to illness, disability, or frailty.
- Unable to prepare nourishing meals due to limited mobility, psychological, or mental impairment.
- Without resources such as family and friends.
Find out more about what is happening in your Precinct 2 community by following us on Facebook (Harris County Precinct 2), Instagram (@harriscopct2), Twitter (@HarrisCoPct2), and visit hcp2.com, where we keep you updated on our latest news.
Since I happen to live in Precinct 2, I can tell you that Commissioner Garcia has really stepped up during this crisis, providing steady leadership and not over-reaching. Sure, there are some things that he has supported during his time in office that I disagree with but I give credit where credit is due. And it is due during this crisis.
David: I assume this program is in addition to meals on wheels. I understand Precinct 2 employees are delivering the meals. One question; who is paying for the cost of meals?
Hey Don, this is coming out of Precinct 2’s budget, so it is with tax dollars. Most likely there will be some type of grant application to offset it from the feds but either way it will be tax dollars.
Let’s just call it what it is….vote buying, with the taxpayer’s money. It took Garcia long enough to win an election, he’d damned sure not going to lose reelection, no matter how much of your money he has to spend.
Bill, the deliveries are limited to people who have great difficulty doing things for themselves. Who else is going to help them? This is one of the situations where government is the appropriate provider of assistance.
The reality is that EVERY precinct and EVERY commissioner is doing this. Garcia is just the only one jumping up and down in front of the cameras about it.