Serving Seniors Since 1973
- Wellness Program - Aerobics - Tai Chi - Water Aerobics - Line Dancing - Yoga
Lotus Food Pantry EBRCOA, in collaboration with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and USDA, offer seniors aged 60 and older the opportunity to shop in our supermarket structured food pantry for essential items such as fresh fruit, produce, baked goods, canned goods, toiletries, personal/hygiene items, incontinent supplies, and household items. Lotus Rides EBRCOA Lotus Rides Transportation Department is an essential component of The Older Americans Act that allows the Council on Aging to provide transportation services for seniors to and from the senior centers, doctor appointments, and agency events across the parish. Disaster Preparedness EBRCOA is designated by the State of Louisiana to operate as the disaster preparedness arm for seniors during emergency situations. EBRCOA staff hold seats with both the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOSEP) and the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOSEP). Our role is to protect the lives of seniors during any emergency including, but not limited to, pandemics, floods, hurricanes, and food deficits. COA Helps – The program provides short term assistance to seniors aged 60 and older to assist with paying their Entergy, DEMCO, water bill, and/or rental assistance.
Nutrition Program. Each packaged meal includes detailed food nutritional analysis such as amount of sodium, fiber, protein, fat, vitamins and calories.
The Meals on Wheels box includes: - 7 Homecooked Meals (Frozen) - Gallon of Milk - Bread - Fruit(s) - Snack(s)
Fitness & Wellness Program Senior Fitness Program
• The EBRCOA offers fun and senior focused fitness classes to keep seniors active and healthy. The classes include warm-up aerobics, balance, strength training, and stretching.
- Emergency Assistance Program - COA Rx (Senior Prescription Program) - Financial Literacy
If you are interested in any of the EBRCOA services, contact us at (225) 923-8000 or visit https://ebrcoa.org/services-application/ to apply for services.
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