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
Chefs For Seniors Tucson
description
In-home personal chef service that improves the lives of older adults through food. Service consists of weekly menu planning, grocery shopping, and in-home meal preparation for older adults, disabled, and veterans in Pima County.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
costs
$155 chef service, plus $40-60 grocery
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Green Valley
Community Senior Food Program & Emergency Food Boxes
250 Continental Rd.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-5252
Fax: 520-624-6349description
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Green Valley provides emergency food to low-income individuals and households.
service area
Green Valley
business hours
T-F 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, S 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Marana
Community Senior Food Program & Emergency Food Boxes
11734 W. Grier Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3001
https://www.communityfoodbank.org/description
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Marana provides emergency food to low-income individuals, households, and older adults.
service area
Marana
business hours
T, Th & F: 11am-3pmW: 11am-6pm1st Sat. of each month: 9am-noon
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Nogales
Community Senior Food Program & Emergency Food Boxes
2636 N. Donna Ave.
Nogales , AZ 85713
(520) 281-2790
https://www.communityfoodbank.org/Locations/Nogalesdescription
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Nogales provides emergency food to low-income individuals, households, and older adults.
service area
Nogales
business hours
T - F 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 1st Sat of each month 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Tucson
Community Senior Food Program & Emergency Food Boxes
3003 S. Country Club Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-0525
https://www.communityfoodbank.org/Locations/Tucsondescription
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona - Tucson provides emergency food to low-income individuals, households, and older adults.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Donna Liggins Recreation Center
City of Tucson
2160 N. 6th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 791-3247
Email: TPRD-DonnaLiggins@tucsonaz.govdescription
PCOA and various dedicated community partners provide meals served at lunch sites to older adults 60 and older. In addition to meals, the center offers recreational, educational, and healthy living programs and computers that the public can use to access the Internet for job searches. You must register in advance to attend. Call the center staff for more information or to register.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - Th 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
El Pueblo Neighborhood Center
Congregate and Community Meal Programs
101 W. Irvington Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 791-5155 | Senior Center (520) 791-3250
Email: tprd-elpueblo@tucsonaz.govdescription
PCOA and various dedicated community partners provide meals served at lunch sites to older adults who are 60 and older. In addition to meals, the center offers recreational, educational, and healthy living programs. You must register in advance to attend. Call the center manager for more information or to register.
costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested
El Rio Neighborhood Center
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department
El Rio Neighborhood Center
1390 W. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 791-4873
Email: TPRD-ElRio@tucsonaz.govdescription
El Rio Neighborhood Center provides recreation and services for older adults. Please visit our website or call for more information.
business hours
M - Th 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, F - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Weekends Closed
costs
Recreation Center Daily Fee: $1.00 for Seniors and children
$1.50 for Adults
Seniors: $2.00 suggested donation
Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center
Congregate and Community Meal Programs
1660 W. Ruthrauff Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 248-4699 | (520) 887-9786
https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=3696description
PCOA and various dedicated community partners provide meals served at lunch sites to older adults who are 60 and older. In addition to meals, the center offers recreational, educational, and healthy living programs. You must register in advance to attend. Call the center manager for more information or to register.
service area
Marana,Oro Valley
costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested
Flowing Wells Assembly of God
description
Flowing Wells Assembly of God; shop for food at our food pantry on Friday mornings.
service area
Tucson
business hours
Summer Hrs May - Oct F 8:30 10:30 - Winter Hrs Nov - April Hrs 9:30 - 11:30
costs
Free