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Pier 76, a seafood restaurant in Moncton, is one of the grocery suppliers hired by the Great Plates Delivered Program to prepare meals for vulnerable seniors.

The City of Moncton is offering a free food delivery service for seniors, according to a city press release on Friday May 29th.

The Great Plates Delivered Program can deliver three meals a day to 600 qualified seniors.

Meals are provided by food vendors and restaurants in Moncton affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Food vendors follow health and safety guidelines when preparing meals, and delivery services and drivers are asked to undergo background checks.

Governor Newsom first announced the program in April. The program is the first of its kind and is offered in partnership with counties, cities and tribes of the state to help seniors stay at home during the ongoing health crisis.

“We continue to work hard to support our older adults in this public health crisis,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “We thank Governor Newsom and FEMA for recognizing this critical need and making this program possible.”

Daily meals received through the Great Plates Delivered Program can easily be refrigerated or frozen for later consumption.

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

– Be a resident of Moncton City
– be 65 years of age or older; or 60-64 years old if previously diagnosed, exposed to, or at high risk of developing COVID-19
– Live alone or with another senior who is eligible for food delivery
-Not enrolled in any other state or federal food aid program
-Struggle to get food and cook
– Earn an annual income of between $ 24,980 and $ 74,940 for a single person or between $ 33,821 and $ 101,460 for two.

Eligible residents can complete an online application through the city’s website or call (562) 570-INFO (4636) and choose option 5.

The same phone number is used to answer questions from the community about the program. Residents can also email their questions to [email protected] The operators respond to telephone messages. Translators are also available if required.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the program through June 10th. The state of California plans to request an extension of the program through July.

The city launched a tender process earlier this month to commission participating food suppliers. Selected food suppliers are:

5000 cakes
Bahn Thai restaurant
Bebot Filipino Soul Food
Egg Heaven Cafe
El Paisa restaurant
Hamburger Marys Moncton
La Guanaquita Restaurant
Michaels Pizzeria Downtown
ONell’s comfort kitchen
Pier 76
Restoration
Starling Diner
Taboon Mediterranean
TGIS Catering Services
The 908
The Little Brass Café Express