Listings for Meals and Nutrition / Community Lunch Programs

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.

Community Lunch Programs

Meal and nutrition programs exist around the county and are run by various organizations. PCOA has the most extensive community lunch program with 12 sites around the county. Not only do these programs help low-income older adults receive the nutrition they need, but the programs also allow them to make new social connections with their neighbors. Each program has different requirements for service, and most require registration before attending.

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Ajo Community Center

City of Tucson

5009 E. 29th St.
Ajo, AZ 85321

(520) 387-5040

Fax: (520) 319-1303

https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?pageId=3667

  • Low Income

description
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 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.


service area
Ajo

business hours
M - F 10:00 AM -1:00 PM

costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested

Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group

Arivaca Human Resource building

17252 W. 5th St.
Arivaca, AZ 85601

(520) 398-2771

Fax: (520) 398-9788

Email: arivacahr@gmail.com

http://www.arivacahr.com

  • Low Income
  • Spanish Services

description
Hunger Relief in the form of Meals and Food Boxes.
Energy Assistance for Trico, TEP, Propane, SWGas, and Firewood for cooking/heating
On-site Thrift Store offering gently used clothing, accessories, and linens.
Referral and support services.

service area
Arivaca

business hours
M-Th 8a-4p, Fri 8a-2p, Closed Sat and Sun.

costs
Many of our services are provided by volunteers, emphasizing hope and dignity for the individual. Confidentiality is of extreme importance. While helping the community, we encourage self-sufficiency through assistance and education. Services are provided free of charge. The exception is clothing and linens from our on-site Thrift Store. Most items are priced at $.50/each.

Armory Park Senior Center

City of Tucson

220 S. 5th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701

(520) 791-4865

Email: tprd-armory@tucsonaz.gov

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/parks/ArmoryCenter

  • Low Income

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.

service area
Tucson

business hours
M - F 8:30 - 5:00

costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested for the Community Lunch Program

Caridad Community Kitchen

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

845 N. Main Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705

(520) 882-5641

https://www.communityfoodbank.org/

  • Low Income

description
Caridad offers a community meal program for homeless or hungry people and a culinary jobs skills training program for low-income or unemployed people.

business hours
M - Th 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Grab no Go meals, F - 2:00PM to 4:00Pm Hot Meal and Grab N Go meal

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona

140 W. Speedway Blvd., Ste 230
Tucson, AZ 85705

(520) 623-0344

Fax: (520) 770-8514

Email: lizm@ccs-soaz.org

https://www.ccs-soaz.org/

  • Low Income
  • Spanish Services

description
Catholic Community Services provides a range of human services throughout Southern Arizona for people of all ages. Services for older adults include: home-delivered meals, congregate meal sites, low-income senior housing, counseling, and a clothing and food pantry at its Pio Decimo Center location. For a location near you, please visit our website.

service area
Tucson

Donna Liggins Recreation Center

City of Tucson

2160 N. 6th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705

(520) 791-3247

Email: TPRD-DonnaLiggins@tucsonaz.gov

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/parks/DonnaRLigginsCenter

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.

service area
Tucson

business hours
M - Th 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested for the Community Lunch Program.

El Pueblo Neighborhood Center

City of Tucson

101 W. Irvington Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85714

(520) 791-5155 | Senior Center (520) 791-3250

Email: tprd-elpueblo@tucsonaz.gov

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/parks/ElPuebloCenter

  • Low Income

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 8:00 AM - 5:00 Pm

costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested for the Community Lunch Program

El Rio Neighborhood Center

City of Tucson

1390 W. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745

(520) 791-4873

Email: TPRD-ElRio@tucsonaz.gov

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/parks/ElRioCenter

  • Low Income
  • Spanish Services

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 - Th 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, F - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Weekends Closed

costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested for the Community Lunch Program.

Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center

Community Lunch

1660 W. Ruthrauff Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705

(520) 248-4699 | (520) 887-9786

https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=3696

  • Low Income

description
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 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.

service area
Marana,Oro Valley,Tucson

business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested for the Community Lunch Program.

Fred Archer Center

City of Tucson

1665 S. La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713

(520) 791-4353

Fax: (520) 791-4140

Email: tprd-archer@tucsonaz.gov

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/parks/FredArcherCenter

  • Low Income

description
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 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, S 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

costs
A suggested donation of $2.00-$3.00 is requested for the Community Lunch Program