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Senior Citizens of Kodiak reports more than 11,000 meals and transportation services in six months
Summary
Bill Oliver, president of Senior Citizens of Kodiak Inc., told the assembly the agency provided 11,122 meals, seven-day home-delivered meals, adult day care and nearly 9,320 rides through Kodiak Area Transportation System during the past six months and thanked the borough for funding support.
Bill Oliver, president of Senior Citizens of Kodiak Inc., reported to the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly on Feb. 6 about services provided during the six months ending June 30, 2025. Oliver said the organization provided 11,122 meals (in-house, curbside and home-delivered), operates a seven-day-a-week home-delivered meals program, and offered adult day care to 17 seniors (4,202 hours of care reported for adult day care services).
Transportation and supportive services: Oliver said the Kodiak Area Transportation System (CATS) provided 9,320 rides to the public during the period. The nonprofit also provided lifeline services to 68 members, caregiver counseling for 28 individuals, respite relief to 11 families, chore care to 17 seniors, and non‑Medicaid case management to 24 seniors. The organization noted ongoing efforts to hire more chore-care providers.
Programs and community offerings: Oliver described the February calendar (newsletter) that included a free Valentine’s Day lunch for “the 80 crowd,” workshops, creative classes, weekly wellness programs (chair yoga, tai chi), weekly foot clinic and social activities such as bingo and a book club. He thanked the borough for continued financial support and said the organization will use funds “to enhance the lives of older community members on Kodiak Island.”
What the assembly heard: The presentation was delivered during the public-comment period and drew appreciation from the assembly. No formal action was required or taken at the meeting related to the report.
Next steps: The organization will continue operations and seek ongoing funding; borough staff and assembly members heard the report as part of routine public comment and will reference the service levels in future budget and program discussions.
