• How much of Georgia (what areas in general) do you service?
Senior Citizen Services was created to serve central Fulton County. Some programs concentrate on specific parts of the county, depending on the need.

• How do I volunteer?
You can volunteer by signing up here, calling 404-351-3889, or sending an e-mail to jsaddler@scsatl.org.

• Can I give you leftover prepared food?
No. All meals are designed by a registered dietitian and prepared in facilities that meet County regulations for food safety.

• Can I donate cans of food?
Yes. The Community Cupboard for Seniors (part of Meals On Wheels Atlanta) accepts donations of canned goods appropriate for older adults. These include low sodium and low sugar items, or canned fruits/vegetables packed in water or in their own juice (not in syrup). We are unable to accept damaged packages or goods past their expiration date.

• How do I make a donation?
Financial donations can be made here. If you would like to donate stock or goods, or if you would like to learn more about making a planned gift, please contact us at 404-351-3889.

• How do I sign up (or sign a loved one up) for meal service?
If you (or your loved one) live in Fulton County, Atlanta, you can contact the Meals On Wheels Atlanta office at 404-605-8442 or mowa@scsatl.org. For services in other areas, please see Senior Resources.

• How do I join/sign my relative up for senior daycare?
Senior Citizen Services provides two different kinds of out-of-home activities for seniors. The Vivian T. Minor Adult Day Care Center provides daily activities for seniors with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia, and can be reached at 404-351-3889 or rwilliams@scsatl.org. Seniors without these diagnoses are welcomed to neighborhood senior centers, which SCS operates through a partnership with Fulton County. Information on specific centers can be found here .

• What services are provided at your main headquarters location?
The Vivian T. Minor Adult Day Care and the Northside Shepherd’s Center are both housed in the main Senior Citizen Services location at 1705 Commerce Drive in Atlanta. This building also houses the offices of Meals On Wheels Atlanta, HOMES, CareShare, and SCS administration.

• Where can I go/who can I call to find additional services for seniors?
Visit Senior Resources for information on local services. United Way’s 211 is a great resource for nationwide services.

• Where does funding come from? (public/private)
Funding sources vary based on program. Overall, Senior Citizen Services receives the majority of its funding from private individuals and foundations. We are not a government entity, though we do receive support from governmental entities. See history for more information on how Senior Citizen Services began.

• How are clients qualified? (qualify house and client in homes)
Eligibility varies slightly based on the program, though all clients are seniors (nearly all are over 60 years old). For example, the HOMES program requires that both the client and the home meet its qualifications. Most SCS clients are also low-income, and the majority have annual incomes less than $15,000. All programs operate on a sliding scale, though many clients have incomes lower than the bottom wrung of the fee scale.

• How much is spent on overhead/admin?
Senior Citizen Services works hard to maximize the value of every dollar entrusted to the organization. At least 84% of every dollar is spent on direct client costs such as home repair materials or food.

• How many people do you serve?
Senior Citizen Services provides support for more than 2,000 older adults every year.

• Are volunteers important to your organization?
Every program at Senior Citizen Services uses the services of volunteers. Each year, volunteers donate approximately 55,000 hours. The publication Independent Sector estimates the value of each hour of volunteer time at $19.51. That means volunteers donate the equivalent of $1,045,550 each year!