The state-launched program that pays local restaurants to prepare and deliver three meals a day to vulnerable older residents of San Mateo County who are sheltering in place due to COVID-19 has been extended through Oct. 9, according to the County.
Currently, 2,553 participants are enrolled in the program, called Great Plates Delivered San Mateo County, which since May 9 has had 68 local restaurants prepare 501,336 meals, the County states.
The program serves residents ages 65 and older, as well as older adults who are aged 60-64 and in high-risk categories, who are unable to obtain or make their own meals, are living alone or with one other adult eligible for the program, earning less than $74,940 for single-person households or $101,460 for two-person households, and not currently receiving state or federal food assistance such as CalFresh or home-delivered meals.
Learn more about Great Plates Delivered here.
