Help Living in the Community for Older Adults

Our programs support the quality of life and continued independence for Mississippi’s older citizens.

Area Agencies on Aging

Every community in Mississippi is served by one of the state’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). Your local AAA can help you access services in your area, including the services listed below.

Home Delivered Meals

Home-delivered meals participants are older adults who are unable to prepare food for themselves and who are potentially at risk for early institutionalization may be eligible to receive home-delivered meals. A minimum of five frozen meals per week are provided through this program.

Congregate Meals

Older Mississippians can find nutritionally sound meals, fellowship with other older members of the community, and engaging activities at senior nutrition sites throughout the state.

Older Adult Nutrition Meals Program

March 2025 Meals

AAA	Congregate Meals	Home-Delivered Meals	Waiting List
Central	4,904	12,635	629
East Central	6,788	17,045	0
Golden Triangle	49	10,495	151
North Central	6,542	4,534	154
North Delta	671	10,475	32
Northeast MS	367	7,075	106
South Delta	2,000	8,225	202
Southern	7,414	24,720	308
Southwest	311	11,882	188
Three Rivers	2,493	7,680	551
Totals:	31,539	114,766	2,321

For the most current list of meal sites near you, please contact your local Area Agency on Aging using the search box on this page. *Data was collected from the MS-approved WellSky system.

Senior Centers

Senior Centers offer older Mississippians the opportunity to socialize, engage in recreational activities, and maintain an active lifestyle. The AAA in your area can help you find out about Senior Centers in your area.

Homemaker Services

Sometimes older adults need a little help with daily activities to be able to continue living at home. Homemakers can assist with activities like personal hygiene, light housekeeping, or other chores.

Transportation Assistance

Transportation Services are provided for eligible older adults and adults with disabilities to and from community resources to obtain needed services or goods. Transportation is an essential part of the community infrastructure that individuals need to access the goods and services that support their day-to-day needs and quality of life.

Legal Assistance

Legal Assistance provides older adults and adults with disabilities legal advice, consultation, and/or representation. Legal assistance may be provided by lawyers or paralegals who have agreed to provide services to the state’s older adults. Many of the services are available without charge to the residents. Older individuals and individuals with disabilities should contact their Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for more information.