Meals on wheels

Congregate meal sites have reopened.

In Fresno and Madera Counties if you need a home delivered meal you can contact the Agency on Aging at 559-214-0299. 

Private programs are listed at the bottom of this page.

Meals on Wheels is a program that delivers meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals. In Fresno County, Meals on Wheels is called the Home Delivered Meals Program.

Home-delivered meals will help home bound older adults improve their diet, improve their nutrition, reduce food insecurity, and improve quality-of-life.

The first Meals on Wheels program began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in January 1954. At the request of the Philadelphia Health and Welfare Council and funded by a grant from the Henrietta Tower Wurtz Foundation.

As is the case today, many participants were people who did not require hospitalization, but who simply needed a helping hand in order to maintain their independence.

Fresno County Meals on Wheels List

Eligibility: 60 years and older and homebound by reason of illness, incapacity, disability, or lack of family support.

Fee: Participants are given the opportunity, but are not required, to contribute to the cost of the meal (suggested donation is $50 a month).

Note: Eligibility requirements and fees are subject to change.

Congregate Meal Sites

Activities vary each month and by site. Activities include: trivia, jewelry making, bingo, exercise classes, arts & crafts, ceramic painting, and more.

Senior Recreation Program:
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
(Unless otherwise noted)

Senior Hot Meals Program:
Monday-Friday 11 AM-12:00 PM.
Only sites with **

Fresno City Senior Centers

**Inspiration Park
5770 W. Gettysburg Ave
Fresno, CA ……………………….. (559) 691-1058

**Lafayette Neighborhood Center
1516 E. Princeton
Fresno, CA ……………………….. (559) 621-2934

**Mary Ella Brown Community Center
1350 E. Annadale Ave
Fresno, CA ……………………….. (559) 497-1326

**Mosqueda Community Center
4670 E. Butler Ave
Fresno, CA ……………………….. (559) 417-2341

**Pinedale Community Center
7170 N. San Pablo Ave
Fresno, CA ……………………….. (559) 974-6720

Senior Citizens Village
1917 S. Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA ……………………….. (559) 538-5232

**Ted. C. Wills Community Center
770 N. San Pablo Ave
Fresno, CA ……………………….. (559) 621-6742

The Link @ Blackstone
Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
1525 N. Blackstone Ave
Fresno, CA ……………………….. (559) 267-6670

Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Center
Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
5191 N. Sixth St
Fresno, CA ……………………….. (559) 621-6619

Fresno County Senior Centers

Firebaugh Senior Center
1601 Thomas Conboy Ave
Fresno, CA……………………….. (559) 407-8811

Huron Senior Center
16900 Fifth St
Huron, CA ………………………… (559) 945-9414

Kerman Senior Center
720 S. Eighth St
Kerman, CA……………………… (559) 846-8643

Kingsburg Senior Center
1450 Ellis St
Kingsburg, CA……………….. (559) 897-3013

Orange Cove Senior Center
1705 S. Anchor Ave
Orange Cove, CA……………… (559) 626-4488 ext. 237

Reedley Senior Center
100 N. East Ave
Reedley, CA…………………… (559) 637-4207

Sanger Senior Center
730 Recreation Ave
Sanger, CA ……………………….. (559) 876-6300

Selma Senior Center
2301 Selma St
Selma, CA……………………… (559) 891-2239

Sierra Oaks Senior Citizens Association
33276 Lodge Rd
Tollhouse, CA…………………. (559) 855-3300

Wellborn Recreation Center
220 E. Forest St
Coalinga, CA…………………… (559) 935-5001

Madera County Senior Centers

Frank Bergon Senior Center
238 S. D St
Madera, CA ………………..(559) 673-4293

Pan American Community Center
703 Sherwood Way
Madera, CA…………….. (559) 675-2095

Chowchilla Senior Center
820 Robertson Blvd
Chowchilla, CA………… (559) 715-3071

Coarsegold Community Center
35610 Hwy 41
Coarsegold, CA………… (559) 683-7953

Ranchos/Hills Seniors, Inc.
37330 Berkshire Dr
Madera Ranchos, CA…….. (559) 645-4864

Sierra Senior Center
49777 Cinder Lane
Oakhurst, CA…………….. (559) 658-2200

Native American Senior Programs:

Programs are also available for elder adults of Picayune Rancheria of The Chukchansi Indians Tribe.

Location: 8080 North Palm Ave #106 Fresno CA 93711
Phone: 559-370-4141
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Days: Monday – Friday
Eligibility: Enrolled Tribal Community Elder
Application Procedure: Call 559-370-4141 for more information

Private Programs:

Private programs are also available for the elder adults who do not meet eligibility requirements for Fresno area home delivered meal program:

CAFÉ EOC

Location: 3100 W. Nielsen Ave. Fresno, CA 93706
Phone: 559-266-3663
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: 18+
Fee: $27.00 or $43.00 per week, depending upon selected menu option
Area Served: Central San Joaquin Valley
Application Procedure: Call 559-266-3663 for more information
Other Languages: Spanish
Description: Two menu packages to choose from. $27 package is seven frozen entrees. $43 package is seven frozen entrees and breakfast materials. Delivered once per week.

MOM’S MEALS / NOURISHCARE

Location: 3210 SE Corporate Woods Dr. Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 877-508-6667
Office Hours: 6am-4pm, Monday – Friday
Eligibility: 18+
Fee: July 2019 price: $6.99 per meal ($7.99 for pureed option) plus $14.95
shipping fee per order. Can order in quantities of 7, 10, 14, or 21 meals.
Area Served: California, including Fresno & Madera Counties
Application Procedure: Call 877-508-6667 for information or order online at www.momsmeals.com
Other Languages: Spanish
Description: Delivers fresh-made meals in fresh-lock sealed containers; refrigerated, the meals can stay fresh for 14 days. Meals are ready to heat in
microwave. Menu options include general wellness, heart-friendly, diabetic-friendly, renal-friendly, cancer support, pureed, gluten-free, vegetarian, and lower sodium.