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San Mateo Center

Human Services

San Mateo Center

Self-Help for the Elderly

Provides educational, recreation and supportive services for seniors age 55 or over.

Description:

Provides educational and recreational activities to seniors age 55 or over. Offers hot nutritious Western and Chinese lunches Monday through Friday to seniors age 60 or over. Can arrange for home-delivered meals for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities. Grocery bags from Second Harvest Food Bank for low-income seniors are distributed every Friday, 2-3 pm. Social and case management services are offered to residents of San Mateo age 60 or over and adults with disabilities. Computers available on Mondays and Tuesdays for browsing on the Internet.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops within 1 block.
50 East 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 37.5622127 -122.3236403 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin

Accessibility Options:

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled Restroom
  • Wheelchair

Services

service

Service Description:

service

Fees:

Suggested donation $2 per meal. Cash and checks accepted.

Audience:

Seniors

Eligibility:

Age 55 or over for activities; age 60 or over for meals

How to Apply:

Walk in or apply by phone.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait for existing programs. May refer for other services.

Service Areas:

  • San Mateo County