Nutrition Program

Tri-city Cafe

The Tri-city Cafe offers seniors and adults with disabilities, regardless of income, nutritious lunches at the Emeryville Senior Center. Meals are currently served on Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. A suggested donation of $3 for those over the age of 60 and $5 for those under 60 years old is requested. C1-2023-24-Registration-Form.pdf(PDF, 171KB)

Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels program delivers meals to qualified, home-bound Emeryville residents age 60 years and above who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. Frozen meals can be delivered weekdays and weekends if necessary. A $3 donation is suggested per meal. Call the Senior Center Nutrition Specialist at 510-596-4309 for more information or to register for this program.

If you are available between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays and would like to volunteer as a driver for our Meals on Wheels program, please email the Nutrition Specialist at jacob.wojnar@emeryville.org for more information.

Mercy Brown Bag Program

What is Mercy Brown Bag Program?
The Mercy Brown Bag Program, sponsored by the Mercy Retirement and Care Center, distributes a grocery bag of nutritional food to low-income seniors twice a month. Normally bags consist of 10 to 15 items per bag including: bread, fresh produce, assorted canned foods, and other items depending on availability.

Who is eligible?
Low-income seniors age 60 years or above. Only one membership per household. Income must be verified upon registration.

How do I register?
Registration occurs each January, but applications are accepted year-round. Contact the Senior Center Nutrition Specialist at 510-596-4309. If there are openings, you will need to provide proof of your current income from all sources including: SSI, Social Security, Pension, etc. Registration must be completed before bags are issued. 04-24-Registration-Form-English-ALT.pdf(PDF, 134KB)

Is there a cost?
There is no cost to the program.