Modesto-area senior, community centers serve as frozen meal distribution centers

In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Stanislaus County senior and community centers are closed to the public.

However, many are now serving as distribution centers of frozen meal packs to replace the senior congregate lunch program that was closed.

Stanislaus County officials announced Thursday night that starting Monday, seniors older than 60 can visit the following senior or community centers listed below and register to pick-up a five-pack box of Sun Meadow frozen meals.

Each box contains five frozen entrees, including milk, juice or fruit cup and a mini loaf of bread.

To reserve meals, those who are interested should call the Senior Information Line at 209-558-8698.

Supplies will be limited in the first week but the Area Agency on Aging plans to order additional meals to meet growing demand.

Monday: Riverbank Community Center & Grayson United Community Center

Tuesday: Oakdale Senior Center and Mancini Hall (Modesto)

Wednesday: Modesto Senior Center and Hughson Community Center

Thursday: Patterson Senior Center

Friday: Veterans Center (office at 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto), United Samaritan Foundation (USF)

There is no change to the current weekly delivery of the meals to homebound seniors.

The priority for the new ongoing weekly delivery of frozen meals is for homebound seniors who cannot drive and typically live alone struggling with limited shopping/cooking help.

Homebound spouses and/or disabled adult children residing with them may also be eligible.

Call the Senior Information Line at 209-558-8698 to learn more, to check eligibility, to apply for long-term home delivered meals or if you are a senior looking for assistance with meal pick up and grocery assistance.

You also can find more information at loveourneighbors.com.

This story was originally published March 20, 2020 at 11:58 AM.