Prepared Meals
Whether meal preparation is a challenge or just an inconvenience, it can be nice to let someone else do the cooking. These programs provide nutritious meals to older adults. Some meals are served in community settings where participants can also socialize and engage in activities. These are called congregate meals. Other programs deliver meals to clients' homes. Many congregate meal sites have temporarily switched to providing to-go meals during the pandemic.
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Congregate & To-Go Meals
Anyone 60 or older can enjoy lunch at one of many All Seasons Cafés throughout Sacramento County. Several of these sites are listed below, but check the Meals on Wheels by ACC website for the most current information and complete list of locations. Some congregate meal sites have temporarily suspended in-person dining during the pandemic and are offering to-go meals instead.
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older; some sites allow caregivers or others to eat for a fee
Address: 7375 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831
Phone: (916) 444-9533
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
Although temporarily suspended, the Chabolla Community Center normally serves meals Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older
Address: 600 Chabolla Avenue, Galt, CA 955632
Phone: (209) 745-7332
Email: galtseniorresctr@gmail.com
Website: https://www.cityofgalt.org/government/parks-recreation/buildings/chabolla-community-center
This site is temporarily closed for congregate meals, but is providing a week's worth of microwavable meals for pickup every Tuesday from 12:30pm until 1:30pm. Check the Hart Senior Center's website for updates.
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older
Address: 915 27th Street, Sacramento CA 95816
Phone: (916) 808-5462
Note: new participants must complete an application to reserve a box, call (916) 444-9533 to sign up; check with the program for updates on reopening for in-person dining
Cost: no cost ($2 suggested donation); guests under 60 can eat for $7.50 per meal
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older
Address: 4000 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95820
Phone: (916) 422-7610 ext. 14
Website: https://www.southgaterecandpark.net/recreation/senior-programs/
Note: reservations must be made by the prior Monday at noon to eat the following week
Hot lunches are served Tuesday through Thursday from 11am until 1:00pm.
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older
Address: 3271 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: (916) 808-6439
Email: MHCC@cityofsacramento.org
Website: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/ParksandRec/Community-Centers/JoeMimsJrHagginwoodCtr
To-go meals can be picked up every Thursday from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.
Cost: no cost ($3 suggested donation)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older
Address: 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA 95608
Phone: (916) 359-1192
Website: https://www.morpd.com/meals-on-wheels-lunch-program
Note: must reserve in advance, call Meals on Wheels at (916) 444-9533 to make a reservation, check with the program for updates on reopening for in-person dining
Using produce from the community garden, this senior center provides to-go lunches that can be picked up every Wednesday at 11:30am.
Cost: $4 if reserved in advance, $5 if did not reserve
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Address: 3480 Routier Road, Sacramento CA 95827
Phone: (916) 361-1262 or (916) 366-3133
Website: https://crpd.com/programs/active-senior/
Note: reserve no later than the Friday before pickup
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older
Address: 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662
Phone: (916) 988-4373
Email: info@ovparks.com
Website: https://www.ovparks.com/recreational/recreation-type/active-adults/
This congregate meal site has temporarily switched to providing to-go meals every Wednesday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older
Address: 810 Oak Lane, Rio Linda, CA 95673
Phone: (916) 991-5929
Website: https://www.rleparks.com/adult-activities
Note: check with the program for updates on reopening for in-person dining
Hot lunches are served Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11am until 1pm.
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older
Address: 2450 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento, CA 95832
Phone: (916) 808-6680
Email: pmcc@cityofsacramento.org
Website: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrec/community-centers/sambonniepannellcenter
This congregate meal site temporarily closed during the pandemic, but normally serves hot lunches daily. Call or check the organization's website for updates.
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 50 or older
Address: 450 W. El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (916) 927-1819 or (916) 927-1303
Website: https://www.stanfordsettlement.org/program-details.html
This congregate meal site has temporarily switched to providing to-go meals every Monday morning from 10:30am until 11:30am.
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: anyone 60 or older
Address: 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Phone: (916) 586-8435
Website: https://www.sunriseparks.com/meals-on-wheels-meal-pick-up
Note: participants must call in advance to make a reservation; check with the program for updates on reopening for in-person dining
Home-Delivered Meals
This program delivers either hot or frozen meals to homebound clients' homes. Additional benefits may include regular friendly visits, supplemental food such as produce, and, for those with pets, dog or cat food.
Cost: no cost (donations accepted)
Who Is Eligible: must living in Sacramento County, 60 or older, primarily homebound, unable to easily prepare nutritious meals, and lacking consistent assistance with daily activities
Address: 7375 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831
Phone: (916) 444-9533
Website: https://www.mowsac.org/our-meals/home-delivery/
Note: call to schedule an initial assessment
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