2020

(Placerville, CA) - With the Governor’s orders to stay-at-home and older adults in the high risk group for COVID-19, the El Dorado County Senior Nutrition program has made adjustments to keep its older adult clients safe and so that those who rely on their meals continue to have access to them. The Senior Nutrition program is offering drive-up "Take-Out" meals for all El Dorado County residents age 60 years and older. These hearty meals are delicious and designed to meet the nutritional needs of seniors.

To participate in the Take-Out program, seniors must reserve their meal in advance. Seniors can pick up a meal daily, Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at one of several drive-up locations in El Dorado County. The drive-up locations are:

"The process for reserving a meal is easy," said Ruth Green, Program Coordinator with the Senior Nutrition Program. "Please call (530) 621-6160 to reserve your meal. Meals need to be reserved in advance up until the day before picking up the meal. When leaving a message, please be sure to include your full name, date of pickup and location where you're planning to pick up a meal. In the South Lake Tahoe area, meals can be reserved by calling Connie Giesen at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. The phone number for Connie is (530) 573-3130." For those who would like to regularly pick up meals, a daily pick up schedule can be arranged that would require no other calls except to cancel a meal that can't be picked up.

There is no need to leave the car when picking up a meal. Seniors can drive up, give their name, and be provided with their reserved meals. Individuals can pick up meals for seniors who are family members, neighbors and friends. Voluntary contributions are accepted. The suggested contribution is $3.00/meal.

In addition to the Take-Out meals, the Senior Nutrition Program continues to provide lunchtime meals for vulnerable homebound seniors through the Home Delivered Meal program. These meals are delivered by a dedicated core of community volunteers and program staff.

"We’re very thankful for the many volunteers who are continuing to serve the seniors in our community," said Rich Todd, Older Adult Services Program Manager. "We're doing everything we can to ensure El Dorado County seniors receive nutritious meals during this time."