Baton Rouge, LA – July 20, 2018 – The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) is investigating an accident that occurred during a Meals On Wheels van route. Initial reports appear to indicate the employee had a sudden medical condition that may have led to the accident. The agency’s priority is to ensure the care and comfort of both the employee and those who reside in the home.

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East Baton Rouge Council On Aging: Supporting Independence ~ Serving Seniors

Since 1973, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA), a 501c3 nonprofit supported by philanthropic donations and public funds (federal, state, and local), has served the seniors of East Baton Rouge Parish through a spectrum of nutritional and social services such as the nationally recognized Meals on Wheels program and over a dozen community senior centers throughout the Parish. EBRCOA is charged with discovering and meeting the growing needs of this ever-increasing population. Central to EBRCOA’s mission – Supporting Independence and Serving Seniors – is proving high-quality services to seniors, the maintenance of their personal independence, and the enhancement of their storied lives while being good fiduciary stewards of public funds and trust.