The City of Reedley provides year around services and programs for the seniors of Reedley. Our volunteers work on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis to help carry out our services and programs.
We offer Information and Assistance, finding services to meet the needs of seniors and their families can be very challenging. The Reedley Senior Services Office would like to help.
-Senior Gleaners-Fresh fruits and vegetables are distributed to seniors every Wednesday by the volunteer Senior Gleaners. Distribution is done on the patio at the Reedley Community Center at 8:30 am. Donations are welcomed and new senior 'gleaners' are too. You must be at least 55 years old to participate. Must have ID available.
-A HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) volunteer may be able to assist you with questions about supplemental health insurance, Medicare or HMO's. This program is designed to assist seniors with filing claims, understanding coverage, and fighting denials of claims by both Medicare and any HMO. Call the HICAP central office at 800-434-0222 to set up an appointment.
-Senior Blood Pressure Testing-Senior citizens may have their blood pressure and weight checked by volunteers on the first Wednesday of every month at 10:00 am. This free service is provided for seniors in the Foyer at the Reedley Community Center, provided by Golden Living Center staff.
-Equipment Loan Service-The Senior Services Office has a small loan equipment service. This service is for any senior who may need to borrow, for a short time, wheelchairs, walkers, portable potty chairs, and/or transfer bench shower chair.
-Computer Class-We have free computer classes offered through the Reedley Adult School on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 pm and for Beginners, 3:00-5:00 pm for Website Creation during the school year. Please call us for more information.
If you are interested in any of the services available to seniors, please give us a call or stop by the Senior Center.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- health education
- checkup & test
- government benefits
- understand government programs
- navigating the system
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (559) 637-4207 to book your appointment.
Address :
100 N East Ave,
Reedley, CA 93654.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fresno
- Madera
Appointments
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7.
For the full set of services, you can call (559) 637-4207 to book your appointment. Staff can also answer any questions you may have.
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Many food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
It's just your photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women and Infant Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Specifically, food banks often need items like:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to food pantry?
At the majority of food pantries, eligibility is based on self-attested need. You do not need to have a referral, and income is not a factor to receive food.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry provides three-day food packages to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food Banks acquire large donations of edible but unmarketable food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Then they provide this food to family in a need.