The Brown Bag program distributes bags of groceries to low income senior citizens, 60 years and older twice a month. Supported by State General Funds and donations from members of the community, the program gives surplus, unsold foods and donated fresh vegetables, mixed canned goods, breads and fruits to help supplement seniors’ groceries.
Community Food Distribution Sites:
| Site |
Day |
Time |
Address |
| Ceres |
1st & 3rd Thurs. |
9 a.m - 11 a.m. |
American Legion Hall
9th & Lawrence St. |
| Denair |
2nd & 4th Mon. |
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Denair Scout Hall
4717 Elm St. |
| Keyes |
2nd & 4th Thurs. |
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Fire Station
5625 7th St. |
| Hughson |
2nd & 4th Thurs. |
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Community Center
5th & Pine St. |
| Central Modesto
Zip codes 95350, 54, 55, 56, 57 |
2nd & 4th Friday |
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Salvation Army Corps
625 “I” St. |
| South Modesto
Zip codes 95351, 58
south of River |
1st & 3rd Wed. |
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Red Shield
1649 Las Vegas St |
| West Modesto
Zip codes 95351, 58
north of River |
1st & 3rd Friday |
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
King Kennedy Center
601 Franklin |
| Newman |
1st & 3rd Mon. |
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Newman Park
“R” and Fresno |
| Oakdale |
1st & 3rd Tues. |
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Community Center
260 N. 3rd St. |
| Patterson/Grayson
Zip codes 95363, 87 |
2nd & 4th Tues. |
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Library Building
48 N. Salado |
| Riverbank |
1st & 3rd Friday |
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Community Center
3600 Santa Fe |
| Salida |
1st & 3rd Wed. |
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
1st Congregational Church
Broadway & Finney |
| Turlock |
2nd & 4th Mon. |
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
1st Presbyterian Church
2619 Berkley Ave. |
| Waterford |
2nd & 4th Wed. |
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Community Center
540 “C” St. |
In addition, the following senior residence facilities participate in the Brown Bag food distribution for their residents only:
| Spartan Manor |
Vinewood Apartments |
Conant Place |
Houser Glen |
| Sherwood Manor |
Ralston Tower |
Marple manor |
Amber Lights |
| Holiday Manor |
Las Palmas Estates |
Denair Manor |
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Senior citizens interested in receiving groceries may visit the site in their area and apply for a Brown Bag Card. For further information on qualifications, please call (209) 577-3600.
Other senior programs:
The Red Shield Center at 1649 Las Vegas St, Modesto is open for activities for senior citizens, Monday through Friday, 9 - 12:30 p.m.
The annual membership fee for persons 60 and over is $9.00. Daily admission is free with a current membership. Activities include Bible study, games, crafts, movies and trips. Lunch is also included. For more information, call 538-7111. |
