Food
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
(949) 653-2900 | www.feedoc.org
Contact: Brana Vlasic (949) 208-3155; (855) 233-3362; brana@feedoc.org
CalFresh: (855) 233-3362 (Food Stamps)
To apply: Legal residents (no age requirements), pass gross income test, net income test.
Senior Pantry: No proof of income needed. Get connected with food bank based on zip code.
Call (855) 233-3362 or access online via www.feedoc.org >get help>get food
ORANGE COUNTY FOOD BANK
(714) 897-6670 | www.ocfoodbank.org
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Contact: Trudy Wilson (CSFP Program Manager) at twilson@capoc.org or (714) 897-6670.
Eligibility: 60 years old and above; poverty guidelines: below 130% for seniors.
Application: required; free food if individual qualifies.
SHARE OUR SELVES (SOS)
(949) 642-3451 Option 7 | www.shareourselves.org
Food Pantry: Food distributed at SOS Monday through Friday from 8-4:30PM. Cost is free.
Eligibility: Must live in Orange County.
CENTRAL AND NORTH ORANGE COUNTY MEAL DELIVERY
SeniorServ: Call 714-823-3294 | www.communityseniorserv.com
Meals on Wheels: https://www.seniorserv.org/senior-services/meals-on-wheels/. Free home delivery program. Eligibility: 60+yrs and homebound. Cost: Donation of 5.25 per day.
Referrals: Social Services Department at (714) 823-3294.
Senior Lunch Program: (limited to 26 centers in North and Central OC).
Eligibility: 60 and older.
Cost: Suggested donation 3.00 per meal; if less than 60 suggested donation is 5 dollars.
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY MEAL DELIVERY
AgeWell Senior Services: 949-855-8033 | www.agewellseniorservices.org
Meals on Wheels: https://agewellseniorservices.org/meals-on-wheels/.Eligibility: 60 plus and older living in South OC. COST: 7.50 per day.
Congregate Lunch: Eligibility: 60 and older residing in OC Cost: Donation of 4.50 per lunch.
LIFE SPRING NUTRITION MEAL DELIVERY
(949) 833-2920 | www.lifespringmeals.com
Frozen Meal Delivery Service: heart healthy, diabetic, low salt, etc.
Cost: 14 day meals range $135- 200.
Order over 80 dollars is free delivery (orders received by 10 am Mon-Thursday delivered the next day.
MOM’S MEALS MEAL DELIVERY
(877) 508-6667 | www.momsmeals.com
Frozen Meal Delivery Service Cost: $6.99 per meal (7.99 pureed); Order in quantities of 7s; Shipping: flat fee 14.95 per order.
Transportation
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA)
(714) 636-7433 | www.octa.net
ACCESS Service: Call 877-628-2232 for more information.
Cost: All ACCESS fares of $3.60 per passenger for each one way trip must be paid upon boarding.
Eligibility: based on functional disability or limitations; not based on diagnosis; for further information regarding eligibility call 714-560-5956.
Application: Complete the application http://octa.net/uploadedfiles/Files/pdf/access_app.pdf, this is followed by in-person functional assessment; to schedule functional assessment call 714-560-5660.
Senior Mobility Program: Call 714-560-5660 for more information.
SHUTTLE MED
(888) 690-6999 | www.shuttlemed.com
Cost: Private pay; cost varies depending on distance/van type (gurney vs wheelchair, wait time).
Eligibility: Transport may be covered by insurance. Cal-Optima (not straight Medical) , Blue Shield 65+ choice, ARTA Western Medical Group, Noble-Midrange Orange County, AMVI Care/Prospect Medical Group, United Care Medical Network, Family Choice Medical Group, HealthCare Partners Medical Grp (call for authorization is preferred).
Ambulatory Transport, Wheelchair Transport and Gurney/Stretcher Transport
Application: Authorization is required from above insurance companies or pay out of pocket.
Limitations: CALL cities in OC; limited cities in LA (call for details); schedule 5-7 business days in advance via phone call 888-690-6999 or fax form (found in Website) to 714-939-7853 or email request to scheduling@shuttlemed.com.
Latest MD appointment: 3:30 PM to cover round trip transportation; Mondays to Saturdays appointments only.
ABRAZAR TRANSPORT
(714) 893-9587 | (714) 702-1433 | www.abrazarinc.com
Cost: 2 dollars fee donation per trip (caregivers ride for free); waived if low income.
Eligibility: 60 years old and above and must RESIDE in the cities as specified in their coverage areas (please visit website for more details).
Application: Must complete application and waiver; processing can take up to 2 months–please visit website or details.
Limitations: Reservations must be received 5 days in advance; Transportation Hours: Monday to Saturdays only 6:30 am to 6:30 PM; Rides are limited to 15 miles within OC and 10 miles in LA county (exceptions are detailed on website).
Clients are limited to 16 one way trips per month (exceptions can be found on website).
OC NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
(800) 510-2020 | (714)-480-6450 | http://www.officeonaging.ocgov.com/services/snemt
Call to inquire about available transportation (varies by zip code).