*If you need further help finding a resource, please call the PCOA Helpline at 520-790-7262*
PCOA assumes no responsibility by providing this information. This list is a community service and not an endorsement of any organization listed. We update information annually, however information could change over the course of a year. Please verify directly with the resource.
Meals and Nutrition
Proper nutrition is vital to remaining healthy and aging well. PCOA provides a variety of outside resources that can assist depending upon your situation. These options range from meals delivered in your home to grocery shopping services. Some services may be private pay, but there are non-profit organizations that also work to alleviate hunger and get homebound adults nutritious food.
See the glossary for descriptions of all categories
Freedom Park Center
5000 E. 29th St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 791-4969
Email: TPRD-Freedom@tucsonaz.govhttp://tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Recreation-Centers/Freedom-Park-Center
description
PCOA and various dedicated community partners provide meals served at lunch sites to older adults 60 and older. In addition to meals, the center may offer recreational, educational, and healthy living programs. You must register in advance to attend. Call the center manager for more information or to register. You may also visit the individual location website for information regarding all services available.
business hours
M - F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested for the Community Lunch Program.
Friendly House, Inc.
113 W. Sherman St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-1870
Fax: (602) 257-8278description
Friendly House, Inc. provides adult education (including GED and English Language classes), workforce development, immigration legal services, emergency support services such as utility assistance, food assistance, and more. Please visit our website for a complete list of services and their descriptions at: friendlyhouse.org
For more information on employment resources, visit this webpage: www.friendlyhouse.org/arizona-workforce-development
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
costs
Most services are free. Immigration services may involve modest fees.
Green Valley Community Food Bank
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
Community Senior Food Program & Emergency Food Boxes
250 Continental Rd.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-5252
Fax: (520) 281-2791Email: cfb@communityfoodbank.org
http://communityfoodbank.org/locations/green-valley-resource-center
description
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Green Valley provides emergency food boxes, diapers bank, baby food, pet food, home delivery, and SNAP application assistance to low-income individuals and households.
service area
Green Valley
business hours
M-F from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Food Services hours Tuesday from 9AM to 3PM Wednesday from 9AM to 12 PM Friday from 9AM to 12PM
Interfaith Community Services
Home-Delivered Meals - NW
2820 W. Ina Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-6049 ext: 4208
Fax: (520)797-3029Email: info@icstucson.org
description
Within specified zip codes (call for more information), ICS provides two home-delivered meals each weekday, one hot and one cold, home-bound older adults and others who cannot obtain or prepare adequate meals eat without assistance. Special diets, such as diabetic or cardiac, can be accommodated.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
costs
Cost based on sliding scale.
Liogue Senior Center
Community Lunch Program Site
7601 S. Camino Benes, Bldg. B
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 879-5530
Fax: (520) 879-5604description
Liogue Senior Center serves older adults of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe who live on or off the reservation. Though the total operational hours of the center are below, note that breakfast is served between 8:30 AM -9:30 AM and lunch between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
description
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has four areas of service in Arizona: aging and disability services, children & family services, emergency services, and refugee & immigration services. LSS-SW's Aging & Disability Services provides in-home care, including personal attendant care, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, habilitation, and respite for family caregivers. LSS-SW delivers meals through Pima Meals on Wheels. Individuals receiving home-delivered meals may also qualify for pet food assistance.
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
costs
Please call for pricing details
MagicKitchen.com
11310 W. 80th St.
Lenexa, KS 66214-3307
877-516-2442
Fax: (816) 492-3221Email: info@magickitchen.com
description
Retail sale of prepared frozen meals across all states in the continental US.
business hours
8AM to 6PM central Monday through Friday, 8AM to 3PM Saturday and Sunday
costs
Every item has different pricing but about $10 per complete meal.
Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona
Home Delivered Meals
3355 S. Sixth Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-1600
Fax: (520) 622-1607Email: info@mobilemealssoaz.org
description
Mobile Meals provides home-delivered meals to older adults and adults with disabilities. Freshly prepared meals are delivered daily Monday - Friday. Meals are prepared in our local kitchen and can be tailored to meet nutritional needs (renal, cardiac, soft, high calorie and more). Individuals are eligible for service who are unable to shop for or prepare appropriate meals.
service area
Green Valley,Sahuarita,Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
costs
$5.00 flat fee per meal (includes entrée, side dishes, dessert and drink)
Mom's Meals
(877) 508-6667
http://momsmeals.comdescription
Order by phone or online. Mom's Meals offers meal plans and recipes designed for older adults. Breakfast and lunch entrées available. Other special diets offered include hearthealthy, diabetic-friendly, pureed food, and low-sodium options. Fresh meals are shipped in “Fresh-Lock” packaging. Meals can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.
business hours
M-F 8:00 AM-6:00 PM - CST
costs
Call for pricing details.
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Senior Lunches
2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-7121
Fax: (520) 327-1839Email: office@npctucson.org
description
At Northminster, we are dedicated to serving our community through a range of vital resources to nourish both body and spirit. Our commitment to caring for others is evident through our diverse offerings:
GRAB AND GO MEAL (Mondays | Weekly | 5:00-6:00 pm | Fellowship Hall (Prayer Garden Entrance): Northminster partners with the Caridad Community Kitchen to offer a wholesome, portable meal every Monday evening.
FOOD PANTRY (Tuesdays | Weekly | 8:00-10:00 am | Multipurpose Bldg. - South Parking Lot): The Northminster Deacons Pantry is open every Tuesday morning to distribute free bags of essential grocery items. No identification is required.
MOBIBLE DRIVE-THRU FOOD PANTRY (3rd Thursday of the month, Nov. - May | 8-10 am | South Parking Lot): In collaboration with Interfaith Community Services and The Community Food Bank, we provide a monthly distribution of fresh produce and essential food items, all at no cost. Enter our South parking lot from Tucson Blvd.
In addition to these compassionate resources, we invite you to join us for our uplifting Sunday church services, available both in-person and online (livestream link - https://youtube.com/npctucson) at 8, 9:45, and 11:30 AM.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - Th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, S Closed, Su 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM