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THE SALVATION ARMY - Modesto Corp

Provider Programs:

Congregate Sites: The Salvation Army contracts to provide noon meals at 13 congregate sites for persons 60 years and older throughout the county. Home delivered meals are available to individual home-bound seniors. A freshly prepared hot meal is served Monday through Friday at noon at the following sites:

Salvation Army - Modesto Corps ( 577-4068) 625 "I" Street, Modesto

Mancini Hall (558-8613) 718 Tuolumne, Modesto

American Legion Hall (538-9863) 2609 Lawrence St, Ceres

Jericho Baptist Church, Empire (529-8894) 5216 Yosemite Blvd, Empire

Salvation Army Turlock Corps (634-7940) 893 Lander Ave, Turlock

Oakdale Sr. Community Center (847-1837) 450 East "A" St., Oakdale

Patterson Senior Center (892-5957) 700 "F" St., Patterson

Red Shield Center (538-7111) 1649 Las Vegas Ave, Modesto

Riverbank Masonic Hall (869-4415) 3139 Santa Fe, Riverbank

No. West Assembly of God (545-0464) 4936 Washington, Salida

Waterford Community Center (874-1569) 540 "C" Street, Waterford

St. Joachim Catholic Church (862-2500) 1121 Main St, Newman

Hughson Senior Center (883-9931) 2307 4^th St., Hughson

Reservations for the congregate meals are required and can be made one day in advance by calling 577-4068. A donation of $2.00 per meal is suggested. We encourage people to come early to socialize, play cards, and more…

Home Delivery Program: To qualify for a home-delivered meal a person must be 60 years of age or older, be home-bound and either be unable to prepare a meal or be without other assistance for meal preparation. The meals are fresh frozen; are accompanied by milk and bread; and are delivered Monday through Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Reservations are requested a few days in advance. For further information, please call 577-4068.

SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM

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 1^st & 3^rd Thurs. 9-11 a.m. American Legion Hall/ 9^th & Lawrence St.
Denair 2^nd & 4^th Mon. 9:30-11 a.m. Denair Scout Hall/ 4717 Elm St.
Empire 2^nd & 4^th Thurs. 9-10 a.m. Community Center/ 98 "I" St.
Keyes 2^nd & 4^th Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Fire Station/5625 7^th St.
Hughson 2^nd & 4^th Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Community Center/ 5^th & Pine St.
Central Modesto 2^nd & 4^th Friday 9-11 a.m. Salvation Army Corps/ 625 "I" St.
Zip codes 95350, 54, 55, 56, 57
South Modesto 1^st & 3^rd Wed. 10-10:30 a.m. Red Shield/ 1649 Las Vegas St
Zip codes 95351, 58/south of River
West Modesto1^st & 3^rd Friday 10-10:30 a.m. King Kennedy Center/ 601 Franklin Zip codes 95351, 58/north of River
Newman 1^st & 3^rd Mon. 10:30-11 a.m. Newman Park/"R" and Fresno
Oakdale 1^st & 3^rd Tues. 9-10:30 a.m. Community Center/260 N. 3^rd St.
Patterson/Grayson – 2^nd & 4^th Tues. 1-2 p.m. Library Building/48 N. Salado Zip codes 95363, 87
Riverbank 1^st & 3^rd Friday 9-10 a.m. Community Center 3600 
Santa Fe
Salida 1^st & 3^rd Wed. 8:30-9:30 a.m. First Congregational Church/ Broadway & Finney
Turlock 2^nd & 4^th Mon. 9:30-11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church/2619 Berkley Ave.
Waterford 2^nd & 4^th Wed. 10-10:30 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, and Denair Manor.

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.

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