Senior Community

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Senior Community Program

Located at our Jefferson Community Center, our Senior Community program provides seniors ages 55+ with opportunities to socialize with peers while taking part in Nutrition Education, Health Screenings, Health Insurance Seminars, Zumba, Arts & Crafts, Billiards, Bingo, Strength Training, Board Games, Karaoke, Potlucks and more. Services are provided by volunteer help, donor contribution, and fundraising. Lunch is provided by Kern County Senior Nutrition Program. If you wish to donate items or provide services please contact us at (661) 721-3335.

Transportation

The City of Delano Transit Department provides one-way or discounted round-trip rides.

Dial-A-Ride service vehicles are wheelchair accessible for two wheelchairs. The service is a two-tiered service, which means other passengers utilize Delano Area Dial-A-Ride. For additional information, download this Rider's Guide Delano Transit Phone: 661-721-3333

Kern County Senior Nutrition 

The Kern County Senior Nutrition Program provides qualifying low-income individuals with groceries/food bank assistance. View more information on Supplemental Food Assistance. Lunch meals are served at the Jefferson Center and deliveries are available to some households. A 24-hour meal reservation is required. Monday reservations must be made on Friday. 

Meal Information

Meal Service Days & Time
Monday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Meal Prices
Seniors (60+) $3.00 suggested donation. Non-Seniors $6.00 fee 

Monthly Meal Menu

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. Meals on Wheels Intake Form

Supplemental Food Assistance (Groceries)

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