In Hollywood, Florida, help for an older adult can mean different things: a food-shopping program for a low-income resident, meals delivered to someone who cannot leave home, or guidance on which county agency administers a service. The city does not provide one application for every need; its Social Services page says it connects residents with public and community providers.
For a starting point, the City of Hollywood Community Development Division lists (954) 921-3271. Staff can direct residents toward food, transportation, Medicare, housing, and older-adult services. The city warns that many links lead to Broward County. Before submitting documents, confirm which agency accepts the application and whether the benefit requires Hollywood residency or any Broward address.
For food pickup, check the Senior Shopping Food Program at Community Enhancement Collaboration. CEC lists distribution Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. for low-income Hollywood residents age 62 and older; participants need identification and proof of address. It is not home delivery, and supplies can change. CEC says its home-delivery list is closed, so do not travel expecting that option.
If someone lives in Broward and cannot safely shop or prepare food, Meals on Wheels South Florida describes home-delivered meals for adults over 60 who are homebound, recovering from illness, or unable to cook. The organization also provides friendly visits and wellness checks. Call (954) 731-8770 to confirm eligibility, menus or diets, fees, and a possible start date; the website does not publish a general price.
For hot meals and company outside the home, Broward’s Area Agency on Aging lists congregate meal sites in several cities; some offer transportation. Its local helpline, 954-745-9779, can explain eligibility and locations. Hollywood has neighborhood centers and providers, but a county service should not be described as a city-run program.
Before calling, note the person’s age, address, mobility, whether they live alone, who prepares meals, and whether they are recovering from surgery. Ask whether registration is required, what income or residency proof is accepted, whether there is a fee, and how long assessment may take. For personal care, respite, or homemaking, request a county assessment; do not assume a food program also provides in-home assistance.
Medicare does not cover most long-term custodial care, such as daily help with bathing, dressing, or meals when skilled nursing is not needed. Florida and county programs use different criteria, and Medicaid may cover long-term services for people who meet financial and functional rules. The federal Eldercare Locator can identify the right Area Agency on Aging if someone moves outside Broward.
Social Services — City of Hollywood.
CEC Programs — Community Enhancement Collaboration.
Home Delivered Meals — Meals on Wheels South Florida.
Meals/Food Assistance — Area Agency on Aging of Broward County.
Long-term care — Medicare.gov.
Eldercare Locator — U.S. Administration for Community Living.
Information checked against official agency and provider pages on October 23, 2026. Enrollment, cost, and availability are determined case by case and may change; confirm requirements before arranging a service.
For food pickup, confirm the schedule and requirements with CEC; for home-delivered meals, request screening through Meals on Wheels or Broward’s ADRC.
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City of Hollywood Community Development Division — Social Services
2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020
The city division helps residents locate social supports and referrals; Hollywood says it does not directly provide most of those services. Its page gathers Broward County contacts for food, transportation, Medicare, older-adult services, and legal assistance.
City social-service navigation
Community Enhancement Collaboration — Senior Shopping Food Program
5648 Wiley Street, Hollywood, FL 33023
Community Enhancement Collaboration (CEC), based in Washington Park, lists a food-shopping program for older Hollywood residents age 62 and older with low income. Its website and the city page show different Tuesday hours; confirm the schedule and availability before visiting.
Community nonprofit organization
Meals on Wheels South Florida
4355 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33313
Meals on Wheels South Florida offers prepared meals and home delivery to eligible older adults in Broward, including people who are homebound, recovering from illness, or unable to shop for and prepare food safely. The organization describes friendly visits and wellness checks.
Nonprofit home-delivered meal organization
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Community Enhancement Collaboration · Accessed October 23, 2026
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City of Hollywood, Florida · Accessed October 23, 2026
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