St. Augustine nonprofit launches financial help program for senior citizens in need

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — St. Johns County-based nonprofit Council on Aging has launched its Emergency Food & Shelter Program for senior citizens.

The program was created to help older adults stay afloat amid rampant inflation nationwide. EFSP can assist older adults with up to $500 on their current or past due utility bills and rent or mortgage.

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To qualify for EFSP, you must be a resident of St. Johns County, age 60 or older, and currently earning less than:

• $25,520 per year for a single individual
• $34,480 per year for a household of two
• Add $8,960 for each additional household member

“We want to get the word out and make sure seniors in St. Johns County know about the EFSP program,” said Michael Large, who coordinates the program through the Care Connection division of the Council on Aging (COA). “If they find themselves in this emergency situation, they should contact us.”

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If you or someone you know requires such assistance, please contact COA’s Michael Large at 904-209-3649, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or via email at mlarge@coasjc.org.

For more information on COA’s services for seniors and caregivers, please call 904-209-3700 or CLICK HERE.

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