Transportation to Local Grocery Stores

Platte County Senior Fund wants to ensure the seniors of Platte County have access to the nutritious items they need. We are now offering limited rides to the grocery store.

Guidelines:

• Must be 60 years of age or older
• Must live in Platte County
• Residents of communities with transportation service are not eligible to utilize our transportation service.
• Grocery rides are included in the 4 round-trip rides offered per month.
• 24 hours notice by 2:00 PM
• One local store per trip
• $7.00 each way for ambulatory clients
• $15.00 each way for wheelchair clients
• The driver may carry your groceries into the kitchen if desired

MARKET BUS

Dearborn, Camden Point & Edgerton

• Serving adults age 60+ living in your own home, apartment or with family
• Ride to Price Chopper in Platte City every other Friday. Pick ups start at 10:00am.
• Only 1 rider needed! No cancellations due to low sign-ups.
• 1.25 hours shopping time. Respect everyone’s time: Shopping beyond 1.25 hours burdens others, and repeated delays may lead to service suspension.
• A volunteer will call when the bus is on the way to you. No answer to call means no ride, next!
• Bring your thermal totes for frozen and cold goods!
• Call 816-452-4536 by noon Wednesday to reserve a seat.
• The bus has 3 steps. No lift is available.
• Walkers & small carts welcome! Driver/volunteer will secure them, but remember: more carts = less grocery space.
• Driver/Volunteer will load groceries and help carry in your home if needed. Envelopes available for donations to Northland Shepherd’s Center.
• Call 816-452-4536 to cancel your reserved seat. This frees your seat for any waitlisted riders. Keeping your status in good standing is easy – just give us a quick call!
• Bus is cancelled when any of the below School Districts are closed due to winter weather or bad road conditions. Safety is our top priority.
  • North Kansas City School District
  • Park Hill School District
  • North Platte R-1 School District
  • Platte County R-III School District

2024 Schedule