Aging & Veterans Services

Emergency Financial Assistance - Supplemental Food Programs

There are several ways to get help when facing a financial crisis. Most programs have specific eligibility criteria and assistance may be limited to those that have limited income / assets while other programs have less stringent requirements.

There are utility assistance programs, supplemental food programs, emergency grants, energy assistance and home repair grants, public benefits like Cal Fresh (formerly called Food Stamps) and General Assistance, Veterans benefits and more. There are even subsidized employment programs for those older adults wanting to go back to work part time to help supplement their income.

If you are an older adult age 60 or older contact the Senior Information Line and we can assist you in determining which programs you might qualify for.

CALL US WE CAN HELP !
Stanislaus County Senior Information Line
209 558-8698 or toll-free 1 800 510-2020

SSI recipients now eligible for Cal Fresh benefits! Our office can assist seniors on SSI to apply. Call 209 558-8698 for more information – you may be eligible to get money each month for groceries.

Stanislaus Senior Foundation: The Stanislaus Senior Foundation is a charitable organization focused on enhancing the lives of senior population in Stanislaus County. We help connect seniors with immediate financial need/hardship to the Senior Foundation grant that offers up to $300 one-time assistance to aid a limited-income senior 60 or older. For more information call Senior Information Line 209 558-8698.

Financial Service Links

• Subsidized Senior Employment
• Cal Fresh Information or to apply online go to GetCalFresh.org
• General Assistance
• Veterans’ Benefits

Supplemental Food Programs

No one should go hungry in Stanislaus County. There are literally dozens of supplemental grocery and meal programs available for those in need. Many non-profit agencies, churches and government programs offer assistance. Some are offer weekday or weekend meals while others offer once a month groceries.

Emergency Food/groceries: for those with a financial hardship and immediate need for groceries call the Modesto Salvation Army weekdays - 209 523-7577

Senior Luncheon and Home Delivered Meals Programs: Seniors 60 or older have the option of enjoying a fresh made meals most weekdays at congregate lunch sites throughout the County. Most are located within senior or community centers and require at least one-day advance reservation. For those seniors that are Homebound we also offer a home delivered program with weekly delivery of frozen meals. Follow the link for more information about the Senior Lunch Programs or call Senior Information 209 558-8698.

Food Assistance Links