A unique walking tour of the City with time to enjoy lunch and shopping too! Maximize your sightseeing with this exceptional tour.
Friends of Elder Citizens,Inc, (FOEC) is a 501 ( c ) 3 private organization formed in 1979 and incorporated in 1981, administered by a Board of Directors elected by the open membership. Public Board meetings are held the third Monday of every month at 705 Commerce, Palacios,Texas. Meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Besides transportation, we offer Group and Individual Activities (both recreational and educational) including health and safety education. The Senior Centers in Palacios and Edna offer a hot nutritious lunch to individuals 60 years and older and people with disabilities. FOEC operates programs to meet the needs of senior citizens in Matagorda and Jackson Counties for Nutrition, Transportation, and Socialization. Transportation is offered to the general public through R Transit
Site Manager John Guerra, pictured with his Activity Director, Linda Guerra. Even with the center closed to clients because of Covid-19, John and Linda still make sure our clients receive their home delivered meals and fun activities to keep them occupied while staying home.
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Funding to support FOEC operations comes from private donations, foundations, Agency on Aging, Texas Health & Human Services, Department of Transportation and contracts through Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission. For information on making deductible donation contact foec.inc@gmail.com.
Deutschburg Community
Tammy, Head Cook
Home delivered meals and lunches distributed in Jackson County and Palacios area are prepared in the certified kitchen in Palacios,Texas by Tammy Gonzales, Head Cook, and helpers Margaret Hernandez and Maricela Ayala. Menus are provided by certified nutritionist and ensure 1/3 recommended daily allowance as required by Texas Health and Human Services
David King, Vice President
Lillian Solis-Smith, Secretary
Cheryl Dodd, Treasurer
Cynthia Garrett
Diva Vazquez
Sidney Holder
We love our seniors, so feel free to visit during normal business hours Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm. However, we are not hosting visitors at this time.
Email: foec.inc@gmail.com
705 Commerce St, Palacios, TX, 77465
501 N. Wells, Edna, TX 77957 Palacios Center (361) 972-2715 Edna Center (361)-782-5511 Administration (361-972-9921) Fax (361-972-9966)