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AZGZ - Mesa, AZ

FEDERAL NUTRITION

Why Hunger:
Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.
 
 
National Celiac Association:
Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.
 
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)
 
Federally funded program administered at the state level.
 
Financial support supplementing income to help ensure nutritional needs are met.
 
Eligibility: Anyone Eligible for Medicaid (different than Medicare)
-Recipients of Supplemental Security Income
-Recipients of Social Security Disability or Railroad Retirement Benefits
-Federal or State Assistance for the Blind/ Disabled Veterans
 
Apply:
-Submit an online application through Health-e-Arizona Plus.
-Download the Application for Benefits (FAA-0001A) and turn it in by mail or fax.
-Call 855-432-7587 to request a paper application be mailed to you. After receiving and completing the application, turn it in by mail or fax.
-Go to find an assistor, enter your zip code to locate community assistors near you for help with the application process. Contact the community assistor's office by telephone. In-person services may be unavailable or limited in manners that support social distancing.
 
 
More info on how to apply: https://des.az.gov/how-to-apply-snap
 
CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program
 
Monthly box may include a varietyof the following:  juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables. 
 
Eligibility: Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
 
 
Bring photo ID to the site
 

STATE AND TOWN

Meals on Wheels:

https://www.asteraz.org/services/meals.html

Aster Aging – 45 W. University Dr., Ste. A, Mesa, AZ 85201

Phone: 480-962-5612

Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
-Usually shipped in batches of 10, 14, and 21 days.
-Can store up to 14 days in refrigerator.
-Costs range around <$8.00/meals. Discounts offered for bulk orders and veterans.
 
-Most packages are priced at 2 to 4 servings.
-There are some single-serve options.
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
 

Lunch at Aster Aging Senior Centers

Hot, nutritious lunches are served weekdays at 11:30 am at our Senior Centers. Reservations are required.

For next day reservations (lunch is served at 11:30 am), call 480-962-5612 (Mesa Downtown Senior Center) or 480-218-2221 (Red Mountain Senior Center).

The Suggested Contribution for participants age 60+ is $3.50.

View the menu: https://www.asteraz.org/services/menu.html

Food Pantries:

East Mesa Food Bank

Wednesdays 10a

Phone: 480-986-9827

Eastmesabc@gmail.com

Desert Manna Food Pantry

Serves the community living between Power Road and Meridian, and between McKellips Road and Southern Avenue

Saturdays 8a-11a

590 N. 96th Street, Mesa AZ 85207, on the campus of Calvary Free Lutheran Church

Phone: 480)-981-3993 (This phone is in the above mentioned Calvary Free Lutheran Church office.)

Bring Photo ID and proof of residence

Resurrection Street Ministry

Emergency Food Box Program - Mesa

1121-1119 E. Main St., Mesa 85203 (2 doors down from S.T.U.F.F. Thrift Store)

Monday – Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THE 2nd & 3rd THURSDAY EACH MONTH.

Picture ID and Proof of Residency are required.

Visit once per week.

United Food Bank – find locations: https://unitedfoodbank.org/findfood/

752 S Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, AZ 85208

HEALTHCARE AND SCRIPT SAVINGS

Healthcare Assistance:
 
Rx Assistance:
 
Medicare Rx Assistance:
 
Insulin Assistance:
 
EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
 
National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
 
National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
 
Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
 

EMERGENCY INT

 
Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
 
Adult Protective Services: 1-877-SOS-ADULT (1-877-767-2385)
 
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service
 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
 
Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial  988
 
 

ELDER CARE

Arizona Caregiver Coalition 
 

Area Agency on Aging, Region One:

https://www.aaaphx.org/

1366 East Thomas Road, Suite 108, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Phone: 602-264-2255

info@aaaphx.org

Maricopa County Senior and Adult Services Programs:

Senior and Adult Independent Living Program (SAIL)

https://www.maricopa.gov/3448/Senior-Adult-Services-Programs

Case management services provided at no cost to eligible seniors

Local Calls: 602-264-4357

Arizona Caregiver Coalition:

https://www.azcaregiver.org/

Caregiver Respite:

https://www.azcaregiver.org/caregiver-respite

Toll Free Number: 888-737-7494

Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (MST)

Email: info@azcaregiver.org

Visiting Angels

https://www.visitingangels.com/mesa/respite-care

Phone: 480-833-8247

Senior Helpers

https://www.seniorhelpers.com/az/mesa/services/respite-care/

Phone: 480-739-6145

TheKey

https://thekey.com/respite-care

Phone: 866-475-4967

Email: hello@thekey.care

 

TRANSPORTATION

 
 

Aster Aging Neighbors Program: offers essential transportation (doctor visits, pharmacy, grocery store): https://www.asteraz.org/services/neighbors.html

Contact: Annue Wurth awurth@asteraz.org or 480-629-5502

Valley Metro ADA Paratransit: https://www.valleymetro.org/accessibility/ada-paratransit

Arizona Department of Economic Security Home and Community Based Services: https://des.az.gov/home-community-services

Dial-A-Ride (telephone-based): https://www.valleymetro.org/accessibility/dial-ride

Some cities in Maricopa County have elected to provide Dial-a-Ride services for seniors age 65 and above. Rules for these services vary by community, but most require the completion of an application and proof of age and residency.

RideChoice by Valley Metro/GogoGrandparent: https://www.valleymetro.org/accessibility/ridechoice

Contact the Valley Metro Mobility Center at (602) 716-2100, select the RideChoice option or call AZ Relay 711 to request an application

Email: csr@valleymetro.org

Right At Home – East Valley Phoenix: https://www.rightathome.net/gilbert/services/companion-care

4902 S Val Vista Dr., Suite 110, Gilbert, AZ 85298

Phone: 480-992-0529

Endeavor Home Care:

https://endeavorhomecare.com/services/additional-support/transportation/

Phone: 480-360-4566

Wanda Senior Transportation: https://wanda.care/transportation/

Phone: 855-735-1222

Home Instead

https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care/usa/az/mesa-sun-lakes/195/home-care-services/#Transportation

Phone: 480-895-1460

HOUSING

Rental Assistance
National Low-Income Housing Coalition
 
Senior Living Discounts
Retail, grocery, restaurant, leisure, travel, etc discounts.
 
Cleaning For A Reason
-Receive 1 free home cleaning each month for 2 months (2 cleanings total)
-Individuals and families who are receiving cancer treatment, recovering from cancer, or in hospice should be eligible.
 
Arizona 2-1-1 Rent and Utility Assistance
 
Arizona 2-1-1 Housing and Shelter
 

Right At Home – East Valley Phoenix: https://www.rightathome.net/gilbert/services/companion-care

4902 S Val Vista Dr., Suite 110, Gilbert, AZ 85298
Phone: 480-992-0529
 
Home Instead – Home Helper
Phone: 480-895-1460
 
Visiting Angels – Light housekeeping
Phone: 480-833-8247
 
Amada Senior Care – light housekeeping
Phone: 480-999-0758
 
Mesa Community Action Network (MesaCAN) by a new leaf
Rent Assistance: MesaCAN has an appointment line open to Mesa residents seeking rental or mortgage assistance. Please contact MesaCAN on the first Thursday of the month between 2:00-3:30pm or until all appointments are taken. You can contact us at (480) 750-9228 
 
Utility Assistance: 60+ do not have to attend an orientation, but you do need to complete an application on the website
Phone: 480-833-9200; mesacanclient@turnanewleaf.org
 
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Utility Assistance
Contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program hotline at 1-866 494-1981. The call center is available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Limited Income Senior Rate Program - residential utility assistance program that provides a 30% discount on the Water Service Rate
 
City of Mesa Emergency Rehab Program
Phone: 480-644-3208
Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5p
 
FindHelp.org – Homeowner Repair Programs
 
SRP Limited Income Assistance Programs
Under “find assistance near you” click Mesa

Phone: 602-236-8888, 24/7

ENRICHMENT

Aster Senior Centers: https://www.asteraz.org/services/seniorcenters.html

Aster Senior Center at Mesa Downtown

247 North Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201

Phone: 480-962-5612

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday - Friday, excluding holidays)

Aster Senior Center at Red Mountain

7550 East Adobe Street, Mesa, AZ 85207

Phone: 480-218-2221

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday - Friday, excluding holidays)

Glory Days Social Model Day Club

706 S Greenfield Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206

Phone: 480-999-0424

info@glory-days.org

https://90v.5c9.myftpupload.com/

Oakwood Creative Care Day Club

Central Mesa: 247 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201

Phone: 480-464-1061

The Hub:

6915 E. Main St. (1st Floor), Mesa, AZ 85207

Phone: 480-625-3867

Mesa Arts Center:  free experiences and engagements for adults ages 55 and over

https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/classes/creative-aging-information

Red Mountain Rec Center:

$4/day for seniors 55+

https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Recreational-Facilities/Red-Mountain-Center

7550 E Adobe St., Mesa, AZ 85207