Wellington Supports Seniors & At-Risk Residents
during COVID-19 Epidemic
Wellington is working with local senior groups to help residents ages 60 and over, access important services and care, during these difficult times.
Village staff is coordinating with the Wellington Cares Foundation, The Wellington Community Foundation, the Wellington Senior Club, and Wellington Interfaith Council Inc. to notify Village seniors about services ranging from prescription and grocery delivery to transportation and free meals.
Services available for Wellington Senior Residents ONLY, Ages 60 +:
- Pre-Paid Prescription Pickup and Delivery Local (Within Wellington Area)
- Pre-Ordered and Paid Groceries Pickup and Delivery Local (Within Wellington Area)
- Senior Transportation Program Expanded to Unlimited rides in Wellington (to the doctor’s office, grocery store or pharmacy only)
Wellington is also working collectively with the Interfaith Council to provide food bags (non-perishable items) ready for delivery to seniors who do not have access to the internet or are unable to order food on-line.
To learn more about these services, call:
Wellington’s Senior Call Center – 561-791-4796
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM -5:00 PM
Wellington’s Senior Services staff has reached out to more than 620 seniors by phone to offer Senior Call center information. They have also notified 612 seniors about the call center, through the Village’s Emergency Notification System, AlertWellington. Staff is sending daily email updates on senior-related COVID-19 issues.
They have also worked with the Village of Wellington Senior Club to send out an emergency Golden Banner to all 620 members notifying them about the senior call center.
For information, situation updates, and the latest news about Coronavirus, please refer to the CDC’s designated Coronavirus webpage.
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.