Service Information  
  
        Grocery Shopping Program          
                  
      
      
      
      
      
            Good Companions          
          
          
                      
            Category:
                
                  Shopping Assistance                
              
            Target Population: Seniors
              
            Service Details
          
        
          
          
              Description:
            
            The Good Companions – offers regular transportation to grocery stores for seniors and adults with physical disabilities within our catchment area. Door-to-door service with a helping hand on and off the van/bus. Meet new friends and share some laughs, while getting groceries.
Clients must be able to shop independently.
There are several grocery shopping transportation routes within our catchment area.
                  
                    Languages:
                    Cantonese, English, Mandarin
                
                          
              Cost to Client:
            
            
              Transportation is free, delivery charges may apply at Grocery Store. Please see website for further details.             
          
            
              Eligibility Criteria
            
          
                  
          
              Other Criteria:
            
            
                  Minimum Age:
                  55 yrs                
                          
              Criteria:
            
            - Seniors (55+) and adults with physical disabilities (18+)
 - All new clients must undergo a telephone intake prior to joining service.
 - Client must also be able to manage physically with minimal assistance, such as an arm for stability. Please note that Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be transported.
 - Service users must independently complete their shopping, minimal physical assistance can be given to board bus/van and in the store
 
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