How Do I?

Outside California

Call 1-800-677-1116
Eldercare Locator

For information on services for seniors or adults with disabilities who live outside California.

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP)

For one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, friends, and caregivers.

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    Food & Nutrition

    How To Find Services In My Area

    The California Department of Aging contracts with and oversees the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that coordinate a variety of services for older adults, adults with disabilities, informal caregivers, and family caregivers.

    You can locate the AAA in your area by selecting your county on the Find Services in My County page of this website.

    What Services Are Available

    Congregate Meals Program

    The Congregate Meals Program serves nutritious meals to older adults in a group setting with an opportunity to socialize with others. The program also provides nutrition education, nutrition risk screening, and, in some areas, nutrition counseling. Voluntary contributions are welcome, but not required.

    Home-Delivered Meals Program

    The Home-Delivered Meals Program serves nutritious meals to older adults in their home. The program also provides nutrition education, nutrition risk screening, and, in some areas, nutrition counseling. Voluntary contributions are welcome, but not required.

    Who Can Get These Services

    Congregate Meals Program

    • Persons 60 years of age or older regardless of income level
    • The spouse of an older adult participating in the program, regardless of age
    • Person with a disability who lives at a site where the Congregate Meals Program is provided or lives with and accompanies an older adult who participates in the program

    Home-Delivered Meals Program

    • Persons 60 years of age or older who are frail or homebound due to illness or disability, or who are otherwise isolated, regardless of income level
    • The spouse of an older adult participating in the program, regardless of age
    • Person with a disability who lives with an older adult participating in the program

    Program Data

    For past and current program data visit the Data and Reports sections of the website.