Press Release

Dated: March 26, 2020

Title: Florida Department of Elder Affairs Announces Partnership with DBPR and FRLA to Support Meals to the Elderly

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TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) announced a partnership with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) that allows the needs of the business community and workers in the restaurant business to be matched with the needs of the elderly and meal delivery services.

Press Release

Dated: April 7, 2020

Title: MEALS OF LOVE CONNECTS ISOLATED SENIORS AND DISABLED ADULTS WITH MEAL DELIVERY FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 7, 2020) – This month, as older adults face challenging times, up to 1,000 fresh, restaurant-prepared meals will be safely delivered to the homes of seniors and disabled adults thanks to Meals of Love. Infusing working capital into restaurants while supporting those most vulnerable to COVID-19 – created in direct response to the pandemic – is a new partnership among the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Senior Resource Alliance, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association.

Press Release

Dated: September 11, 2020

Title: Mapping Your Partnership Assets – Meals of Love Restaurant Partnership

This session is designed based on an asset-based model and on the inventive partnerships, our organization has with restaurants, emergency services professionals, food system partners, technology companies, and others – all in support of older adults during the COVID-19 public health pandemic.