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) 319-1303description
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) 398-9788Email: arivacahr@gmail.com
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
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/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) 770-8514Email: lizm@ccs-soaz.org
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.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 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.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 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.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 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=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 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) 791-4140Email: tprd-archer@tucsonaz.gov
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