“Meals of Joy” is now delivering meals for free to Surprise seniors 62 and over.

The city of Surprise has partnered with the non-profit group to also support people 55 and over with a disability.

The temporary, federally funded program is designed to help vulnerable residents maintain social distancing due to medical vulnerabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Meals of Joy” delivers meals that are fresh and ready-to-eat, including a main dish, a complementing side or vegetables, and a salad, fruit and small dessert.

Special dietary restrictions may be accommodated. Each eligible participant may have one meal delivered each weekday.

There can also be more than one eligible applicant per address, but each household resident must complete an application on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eligible residents can receive meal delivery for 30 calendar days.

The program may be extended as funding permits.

To request an application, or for questions, call 623-222-1550, or email neighborhoodservices@surpriseaz.gov.