Senior Nutrition

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The California Department of Aging administers nutrition services funded by the federal Older Americans Act and State general fund dollars through a network of 33 Area Agencies on Aging and their service providers.

The Senior Nutrition Program:

  • Provides daily noon meals, social activities and information clearinghouse services in a congregate setting for senior citizens aged 60 and over.
  • Cooks and coordinates the delivery of meals to eligible homebound seniors aged 60 and over.
  • Acts as liaison, as needed, to direct seniors to other emergency services/providers.

Nutrition services for eligible seniors will not be denied for failure to make donations. Senior Nutrition is a California Department of Aging (CDA) program.  


Services

Nutrition Sites

Lunchtime meals are available for anyone 60 years and older at several sites located throughout Kern County.

  • 24-Hour prior reservations may be required.
  • A donation is requested.
  • Some sites provide free or low-cost transportation to and from the site.

Meals on Wheels

These home-delivered meals are available to persons 60 years or older who are homebound (by reason of illness, incapacitation, disability or isolation) and unable to leave their homes to participate in the congregate meals. View more information on Meals on Wheels.

Supplemental Food Assistance (Groceries)

This program provides qualifying low-income individuals with groceries/food bank assistance. View more information on Supplemental Food Assistance.


Contact Information

Address:
Kern County Aging and Adult Services
5357 Truxtun Ave. (just east of Mohawk)
Bakersfield, CA 93309
ATTN: Senior Nutrition
Map/Directions

Phone: (661) 868-1000
Toll Free: (800) 510-2020
FAX: (661) 868-1001
Email: nutritioninfo@352396.com

Program Coordinators:

  • Andres Villasenor: (661) 868-0973
  • Angela Domingos: (661) 868-0902

AAA Registered Dietitian

  • Contract Therapy Services, Inc.: 317-559-2929

Program Locations

Golden Empire Senior Nutrition Program
High Desert Senior Nutrition Program
Kern River Valley Senior Nutrition Program
North Kern Senior Nutrition Program
Southeast Desert Senior Nutrition Program
Taft Senior Nutrition Program