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Congregate Meals A hot nutritious lunch served in a warm social setting. Meals are served 5 days a week at SNAP of Eastern Queens (718)454-2100 and SNAP Rosedale (718)525-8899. SNAP Bell Park serves meals(718)740-3906 on Monday and Friday only. Transportation Transportation services to senior centers, medical appointments, shopping facilities and other community resources are available to older residents of eastern Queens through SNAP of Eastern Queens (718)454-2100, SNAP Bell Park (718)740-3906 and SNAP Rosedale (718)525-8899. Meals on Wheels A hot nutritious meal is offered 7 days a week to homebound residents of North Community Board 13 through SNAP. Contact Cheryl Dankel (718)454-2100 ext. 19. Homebound residents living in the Rosedale area needing Meals on Wheels call SNAP Rosedale at (718) 525-8899. Education/Recreation Stimulating classes, support groups, fun filled trips, parties and excellent volunteer opportunities are offered at all three SNAP centers: SNAP of Eastern Queens (718)454-2100, SNAP Bell Park (718)740-3906 and SNAP Rosedale (718)525-8899. Case Management The social work staff assists seniors with obtaining benefits and entitlements, case management, advocacy and support around issues of health and the social environment at the SNAP senior centers. Contact Marie Ellen Galasso at SNAP of Eastern Queens (718)454-2100, Betina Perez at SNAP Bell Park (718) 740-3906 and Cathy Cahn at SNAP Rosedale (718)525- 8899. Caregiver Services SNAP is committed to the well being of the caregiver and to providing a variety of services within a warm and supportive environment. Services include: counseling, supportive groups, educational seminars, information and referral assistance and respite. For more information call Marcia Friedlander, LCSW, Caregiver Coordinator at (718) 740-6519. Developmentally Disabled Day Program SNAP of Eastern Queens provides services to developmentally disabled adults, with a special needs enrichment program for participants 50 years or over through the Senior Day Program. For more information about the services for developmentally disabled adults, contact Marie Ellen Galasso, LMSW, Director of Social Services at (718) 454-2100. Volunteer Opportunities At SNAP of Eastern Queens (718) 454-2100, SNAP Rosedale (718) 525-8899 and SNAP Bell Park (718) 740-3906 there are opportunities to volunteer and assist with the daily activities in the senior centers. Seniors and community resident interested in participating in the Friendly Visiting Program, conference calls, or in volunteering time and energy to assisting others in the community, please call Suzanne Windland Volunteer Coordinator at (718) 454-2100. |