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560 Bell Street
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Mission Statement

To kindle the passion for life in seniors through programs that promote learning, artistic and intellectual expression, physical activity, good nutrition, access to health and other resources, accessible and affordable transportation, and the enjoyment of the great outdoors. To collaborate with, and empower local agencies to provide senior services to senior residents in the community.

Senior Center

The Aging Division Programs

Congregate Nutrition Program
A hot lunch program provided everyday of the week except for holidays throughout the year at the East Palo Alto Senior Center located at 560 Bell Street for persons 60 years and older residing in San Mateo County. Lunches are free and are provided as a result of Older American Act funding received through the County Aging and Adult Services, a donation of $2.00 is suggested. Lunch is served between 11.30am-1.00pm. Non seniors pay for the cost of the meal, a minimum of $6.50. Please download this month’s menu PDF (please note: menu items are subject to change.)

Please call two days ahead to reserve a space for lunch by calling (650) 853-3140.

Senior Transportation Service
Provides transportation services for Seniors from their homes to the Congregate Nutrition Program as well as to the Senior Center where seniors can connect with other shuttle services with destination up and down the mid peninsula. To arrange for transportation service please call (650) 444-0405 or (650) 853-3140 Monday through Friday between 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Workshops
Nutrition and Health workshops are provided regularly. Please call (650) 853-3140

Enrichment Program
A variety of programs are provided

Senior Advisory Agendas
April 6, 2011
November 4, 2010 Agenda
July 7, 2010 Agenda

Links to other agencies providing other senior services.

Access to Food
Meals on Wheels for San Mateo County
Second Harvest Brown Bag Program

Nearby Activity Centers
East Palo Alto Senior Center, Inc.
East Palo Alto Family YMCA

Health Services
Ravenswood Family Health Center
Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) Center
Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City

Housing
HIP Housing
City of East Palo Alto Housing Department
Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

Other Critical Services
County of San Mateo Aging & Adult Services
Senior Focus
Adult Protective Services

For more information, please call:

Robert Kurucz
Nutrition Site Supervisor
rkurucz@cityofepa.org
Tel: (650) 688-1824
Fax: (650) 853-5298

Shaneika Thomas (M-TH) & Dempsey Mitchell (F)
Senior Van Drivers
sthomas@cityofepa.org
Tel: (650) 444-0405

 

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