Nutrition Program for Older Adults
Marin County offers home-delivered meals for residents aged 60 and older. There are no income limits. Participants are asked to contribute $3.50/meal delivered to your home. Contributions are voluntary and no one is turned away for lack of funds. Funding for this program, in part, is made available by the Older Americans Act, administered locally by the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Adult Services.
Home Delivered Meal Program Details
- Home delivered meals are for seniors who are who are homebound, isolated, and considered frail.
- All participants are screened over the phone.
- Healthy meals are prepared with special attention to dietary guidelines and meet 1/3 of daily recommended intake.
- There is a Vegetarian and Regular meal option.
- Participants are provided with one meal a day. Meals delivered cover three, five, or seven days a week based on need.
- You will be informed of the approximate delivery time of your meal.
- You must be home at the time of your meal delivery. Meals cannot be left unattended and must be promptly refrigerated.
- You may suspend meal delivery for up to four (4) weeks and restart service by calling (415) 473-INFO (4636).
- If you need to cancel a meal, call (415) 473-INFO (4636) seven days in advance.
- Participants may be declined service, or have services suspended or terminated, due to ineligibility, behavior issues, repeated cancellations without adequate notice, or repeated unsuccessful deliveries.
- Depending on the need for services, you may be placed on a waiting list.
Congregate Meal Program Details
Congregate Nutrition Services provide hot and nutritious meals to older adults and other eligible participants in a congregate (community) setting. The program gives participants the chance to socialize over food, with many participants reporting seeing friends more often and making new ones. Meals served are required to adhere to federal nutrition guidelines, contain one-third of the Dietary Reference Intakes, meet state and local food safety and sanitation laws, and be appealing to older adults.
This program is funded through the Older Americans Act and administered by Marin County Aging and Adult Services. The meals, frequently described by participants as "delicious," are provided by Community Action Marin (CAM). CAM is a Marin-based nonprofit with a long history of providing food to the community.
Meals are provided at no cost; there is also a voluntary contribution of $3.00 per meal.
Congregate Meal Program Schedule
San Geronimo Valley Community Center: Mondays at 12:00 pm
Address: 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo, CA 94963
Margaret Todd Senior Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 pm
Address: 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA 94947
Albert J. Boro Community Center: Wednesdays at 11:30 am
Address: 50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Goldenaires (San Rafael Community Center): Wednesdays at 11:00 am - Except for the third Wednesday of every month
Address: 618 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Corte Madera Community Center: Thursdays at 12:00 pm
Address: 498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925
The Hilarita: Fridays at 12:00 pm
Address: 100 Ned's Way, Tiburon, CA 94920
West Marin/The Dance Palace: First Thursday of the month at 12:00 pm
Address: Main Hall, 503 B Street, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Reservations are required. Please email david@wmss.org by Monday at 11 AM before the luncheon to let us know you are coming.
For More Information or to Enroll
To participate in our congregate meal program, you must complete an annual enrollment and make weekly reservations. For more information or to make a reservation for all sites except San Geronimo and Point Reyes station, call 415-473-INFO (4636).
- San Geronimo reservations: Call 415-488-8888
- Point Reyes Station reservations: Email david@wmss.org
What to Expect When You Call to Enroll
Enrollment Process
(For all sites except Point Reyes Station/San Geronimo)
Call 415-473-INFO (4636)
Phone Menu
- Select your language:
Press 1 for English, 2 for Spanish, or 3 for Vietnamese - Press 2 for Congregate Meals
- Press 1 to speak with a Social Worker, who will assist you with the enrollment process.
If all social workers are assisting other callers, you may leave a voicemail. Your call will be returned within 1-2 business days.
If Leaving a Voicemail
Please include:
- Your name
- Your phone number
- The best times to reach you during business hours (Monday - Friday 9 AM to 4 PM)
What the Social Worker Will Ask
During enrollment, the social worker will ask for:
- Your name
- Your date of birth
- Basic demographic information
- Nutrition-related questions
These questions are required by the California Department of Aging, which provides funding for the program. You may choose to decline answering some of the questions.
Enrollment for West Marin
- San Geronimo: Call 415-488-8888
- Point Reyes Station: Email david@wmss.org
Weekly Reservations
Reservations must be made no later than the Thursday before the week you plan to attend, so we can accurately order meals.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, you must be 60+ and complete an annual intake form. Spouses and disabled individuals may also be eligible.
Updated December 11, 2025
