Senior Center Outreach
SIR is here to help!
Nutritional SupportServices
Mobile Meals & Senior Nutrition Program
Bringing Food and Hope to Knox County Seniors
Information and BenefitsServices
Affordable Medicine Options for Seniors (AMOS)
A free service that helps seniors lower the cost of their medicines.
ServicesSupportive Services
Daily Living Center
Provides community-based services to Knox County residents in need of a structured program.
Employment and TrainingServices
Digital Inclusion
For seniors (age 50+) who want to better understand and use technology.
Information and BenefitsServices
East Tennessee 2-1-1
Serves as the first point of access to all community services, including shelter, housing, and food.
ServicesVolunteer Opportunities
Foster Grandparent Program
Provides opportunities for qualified people to work with children having special needs.
Information and BenefitsServices
Gift of Sight, Hearing & Dentures
Provides eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dentures through a loan fund.
ServicesSupportive Services
Grandparents As Parents Program
Provides support, information, and referrals to local resources for those who are “parenting again.”
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Knox PAWS (Placing Animals With Seniors) and Feed-A-Pet
Matches seniors with adoptable pets.
Nutritional SupportServices
Mobile Affordable Meal Service
Provides meals (the same menu as Mobile Meals) for individuals who pay a fee for the service.
RecreationServices
John T. O’Connor Senior Center
An activity center where seniors can not only add years to their lives, but add life to their years.
ServicesSupportive Services
PANE: Preventing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
A free program that assists in training staff working in nursing facilities.
ServicesSupportive Services
Personal Emergency Response System
A Personal Emergency Response System helps older adults stay safe and independent in their own homes.
ServicesSupportive Services
Project LIVE (Living Independently through Volunteer Efforts)
Serves homebound seniors who have limited support and income.
ServicesVolunteer Opportunities
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Your experiences are valuable and can be helpful towards a community need.
ServicesSupportive Services
Rise Above Crime
A free program that supports older adults who have been victimized by crime.
Information and BenefitsServices
Savings Check Up
Are you living on a fixed income? You may qualify for benefits to help pay for food, medicine, utilities, and more. Public…
ServicesSupportive Services
Senior Care Calls
A program to reduce senior isolation.
Employment and TrainingServices
Senior Community Service Employment Program
Places seniors in part-time paid community service assignments for on-the-job training.
Information and BenefitsServices
Senior Information & Referral
Offers information to senior citizens, their family members, civic groups, and others.
ServicesVolunteer Opportunities
Senior Companion Program
Provides support services to older persons who have unmet physical, mental, or social needs.
Employment and TrainingServices
Senior Employment Service
Offers a number of services to seniors who are looking for employment, all free of charge.
Information and BenefitsServices
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach
SNAP provides extra money to buy nutritious food needed for good health.
ServicesSupportive Services
Tech Smart Knox Seniors
Seniors aged 60 and over will receive digital training, digital tools, and connectivity support.
ServicesSupportive Services
Volunteer Assisted Transportation
Provides rides for seniors and persons with disabilities who need assistance to travel safely.