Seniors First

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Seniors cheerfully taking part in a Seniors First-sponsored lunch

Seniors First provides Senior Nutrition and is dedicated providing a hot, healthy lunch five days a week to seniors age 60 by offering two different meal options for older adults:

Senior Café

Locations throughout Placer County including Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin and Roseville. Senior Cafés are lively gathering places that help maintain clients’ sense of community and connectedness. The Rocklin Café is located in an easily accessible location at the Rolling Oaks Apartments and is available three days a week.

Meals on Wheels Placer County

Meals on Wheels is the flagship program of the Older Americans Act. It exemplifies a service designed to help Older Adults Age in Place by targeting people who are home alone during the day and who have difficulty preparing simple meals. For clients who need the service temporarily.

More information including cost, service area, eligibility and enrollment can be found on the Seniors First website here or by calling (530) 878-5731.

Transportation Assistance through the Placer Rides Program

Placer Rides provides Information and Assistance regarding transportation options and financial assistance for Placer County residents. A listing of non-emergency transportation service providers and a transportation handbook of services throughout Placer County is available in print or digital formats. Financial Assistance is available to reimburse gas expenses for a private driver of your choice. If you are unable to locate a driver, Placer Rides may arrange for and fund up to two “last resort” rides per month through a commercial transportation carrier.

Program details including eligibility and enrollment can be found on the Seniors First website here, by emailing placerrides@seniorsfirst.org or by calling (530) 889-9500.