PLANTATION, Fla. — Meals on Wheels South Florida announced on Wednesday the launch of a new program to help seniors who can’t count on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

The Plantation-based nonprofit organization’s new Senior Snap Relief Program provides four weeks of meals, including two deliveries with 14 dinners and 14 shelf-stable breakfast boxes.

“Our goal with Senior Snap Relief is to provide immediate assistance to help our seniors continue to receive the nutrition they need while they navigate this challenging time.” Wendy Bourgault, the organization’s executive director, said in a statement.

To qualify, applicants have to submit an application and a copy of their SNAP eligibility notice. For more information, call 954-714-6920 or 954-731-8770, or visit this page.

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