Home-delivered Meal Driver- Manatee County Area

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we deliver a weeks’ worth of meals Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during lunchtime to homebound seniors in Manatee County. You can help us make it happen!

Meals are delivered between 10am-2pm to homebound seniors in Manatee County. Volunteers typically deliver the same route once a week or serve as a substitute driver on various routes as available. Routes vary in size with an average time commitment of 2-3 hours. 

Meal delivery drivers should be 18 years of age and older.  Jumpers (or passengers) younger than 18 years old are welcome to join a trusted adult for meal delivery.  Volunteers must complete training, a Zoom orientation class, and pass a background check before they are able to sign up for meal delivery.

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older.
  • Working vehicle, up-to-date insurance, comfortable with GPS navigation.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Pass Level 1 background check.
  • Compassion for elderly and disabled persons.

To get started, complete this Meal Delivery Application.