MEALS ON WHEELS (HOME DELIVERED MEALS)

The Home Delivered Meals program provides nutritious meals and in person contacts to homebound seniors in the San Joaquin County community.

In order to be eligible, a person must be 60 years of age or older, homebound, frail, and low-income. Those seniors who live alone are the highest priority for the home meal delivery service. Households of two homebound older adults are also eligible for services. Eligibility will be determined. There is a waitlist.

A 5-pack of frozen meals are delivered to your door weekly along with fresh milk and fruit. All menus are reviewed by 2 nutritionists to ensure compliance with Federal Guidelines. Meals are designed to be low fat, low salt, and low sugar. Deliveries are made once a week by 5pm, on a pre-arranged day of the week. There is no set delivery time of meals, so you must be home in order to receive your delivery.

Home Delivered Meals is offered at no cost. There is a $2.00 per meal suggested contribution. No one will be denied services for the inability to contribute. Please consider giving whatever you can afford. There is no obligation to contribute. Contributions are confidential and will be used to expand services. All contributions are greatly appreciated!

For more information, call (209) 468-1104 or you can use the Service Referral and Follow-up Summary form (SJ30A) to refer yourself or someone else. Once completed (Sections 1-4) fax to 209-932-2663 or email to: aginginfo@sjgov.org .

MEALS ON WHEELS (COMIDA A DOMICILIO)

El programa de Meals on Wheels (Comida a domicilio) ofrece comidas nutritivas y contacto personal a personas de mayor edad confinadas en sus hogares, en la comunidad del condado de San Joaquín.

Para ser elegible, una persona debe tener 60 años o más, estar confinada en su hogar, ser frágil y tener bajos ingresos. Las personas mayores que viven solas tiene la prioridad en el servicio de entrega de comidas a domicilio. Los hogares de dos adultos mayores confinados en sus hogares también son elegibles para recibir servicios. Se determinará la elegibilidad. Hay una lista de espera.

Semanalmente se entrega a su hogar una caja con 5 comidas congeladas junto con leche fresca y fruta. Todos los menús son revisados por 2 nutricionistas para garantizar el cumplimiento de las pautas alimenticias federales. Las comidas están diseñadas para tener la mínima grasa, sal y azúcar. Las entregas se realizan una vez por semana antes de las 5 p. m., en un día de la semana previamente acordado. No hay un tiempo establecido para la entrega, por lo que debe estar en casa para recibir la comida.

Las comidas a domicilio se ofrecen sin costo alguno. Hay una contribución sugerida de $2.00 por comida. A nadie se le negará el servicio por no poder contribuir. Por favor considere dar lo que pueda. No hay obligación de contribuir. Las contribuciones son confidenciales y se utilizarán para expandir los servicios. ¡Todas las contribuciones son sumamente apreciadas!

Para obtener más información, llame al (209) 468-1104 o puede utilizar el formulario Resumen de seguimiento y referencia de servicio (SJ30A) para recomendarse a usted mismo o a otra persona. Una vez completado el formulario (Secciones 1 a 4), envíe un fax al 209-932-2663 o un correo electrónico a: aginginfo@sjgov.org .

Senior Lunch Program  (Congregate Meals)

The Senior Lunch Program provides delicious meals that meet USDA dietary guidelines in a group setting, otherwise known as congregate meals.

In order to be eligible to receive a meal, a person must be 60+ years of age and enrolled in the program. Older adults are the program's priority. The spouse, regardless of age, and/or an individual living with a disability who resides at home and accompanies an older individual who participates in the program may receive an unconsumed meal.

There is a $3.00 per meal suggested contribution. No one will be denied services for the inability to contribute. Please consider giving whatever you can afford to contribute. Contributions are confidential and will be used to expand services.  All contributions are greatly appreciated!

To receive information regarding the days and times as well as reservations, please call the center:

Host a Senior Lunch Program

Is your organization interested in hosting a Senior Lunch Program open to the public for adults 60 years and older?

San Joaquin County Will:

• Deliver the hot food and milk to your site
• Train your staff and volunteers
• Provide you with food warmers, serving utensils, plates, napkins, and eating utensils

 

Please submit a letter of interest with the following information:

• Organization’s name and address
• Contact person’s name, phone number, and email address
• Brief summary of the organization and current services provided to older adults
• Number of older adults to be served by day of the week (minimum of 10 people)
• Proposed meal time
• Number of available staff and volunteers for the Senior Lunch Program
• Confirmation the site has:
  • tables and chairs with ease of access and which encourage socialization
  • refrigerator and kitchen sink
  • public restrooms

 

Fax: (209) 468-2207 or mail to: Congregate Meals, San Joaquin County Human Services Agency, PO Box 201056, Stockton CA 95201

 

Food For You - Commodity Program

The San Joaquin County USDA Commodity Program, FOOD FOR YOU, provides free food to low-income households in San Joaquin County. Eligibility is based upon monthly income. Individuals must meet the residency requirements and appear at the distribution location in their zip code area, at the designated day and time.  No application is necessary; However, individuals will be asked to provide proof of residency (e.g. utility bill, California ID etc.) or provide a signature to self-certify residency.  To find the income guidelines and distribution locations, please visit www.sjcfoodforyou.org, email foodforyou@sjgov.org or call (209) 953-FOOD (3663).