Senior Nutrition

Since 1974 there has been a hot lunch program for senior citizens at the City Park Recreation Center. In 1986 the District became the contracted service provider for the Mt. Shasta Senior Nutrition Project. Meals for seniors, ages 60 & over, are served Tuesday-Friday at the City Park site and on Fridays at the Eagles Hall in Dunsmuir.   55+ meals are delivered to homebound seniors in the South County (Meals-on-Wheels). Transportation to and from the Mt. Shasta lunch site is also available by reservation. The Senior Nutrition Project can be reached at 926-4611.

Major program funding comes from the Federal level (authorized by the Older Americans Act), matching State grants administered by the CA Department of Aging, and USDA meal reimbursement. Seniors are given the opportunity to support their program with a suggested meal donation of $3.00 for congregate meals (meal sites) and $3.50 for homebound meals. One dollar is suggested as a donation for daily round-trip transportation. Outside donations are always appreciated.

The Senior Nutrition Project holds an annual fundraiser – “A Little Bit of Italy” – to benefit the “Meals-on-Wheels” service. The 2011 fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May 21 at the City Park Recreation Center.

The Senior Nutrition Project also offers  referrals for Senior Information & Assistance services.  Help is available with issues concerning Medi-Care & Medi-Cal, Social Security, health insurance, long-term health care, senior housing, tax preparation, and legal matters. 

The Senior Nutrition Project strives to not only meet the nutritional needs of its senior participants, but also recognizes the importance of socialization and life enrichment. Informational programs, special events, and other activities are a regular component of the senior lunch program schedule.