Mesa, Arizona
Federal Nutrition:
How to apply for SNAP and CSFP in state
- SNAP: apply online at: https://www.healthearizonaplus.gov/Login/Default
- More info on how to apply: https://des.az.gov/how-to-apply-snap
- CSFP: https://des.az.gov/senior-food-program#:~:text=How%20to%20Apply,the%20program%20and%20kept%20confidential.
- Arizona CSFP locations : https://azgeo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=accbf20ab85a42f194dbd279130fc563
- Bring photo ID to the site
State and Local Nutrition:
Local meals on wheels, food pantries, community meals, etc.
- Meals On Wheels: https://www.asteraz.org/services/meals.html
- Aster Aging – 45 W. University Dr., Ste. A, Mesa, AZ 85201
- 480-962-5612
- Community Meals:
- 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
- 480-986-9827
- Eastmesabc@gmail.com
- 752 S Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, AZ 85208
- 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
- (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/
- Emergency Food Box Program - Mesa
- East Mesa Food Bank
- Lunch at Aster Aging Senior Centers
- Aster Aging – 45 W. University Dr., Ste. A, Mesa, AZ 85201
Elder Care:
Caregiver assistance, local area on aging, etc.
- Area Agency on Aging, Region One: https://www.aaaphx.org/
- 1366 East Thomas Road, Suite 108, Phoenix, AZ 85014
- 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
- 480-833-8247
- Senior Helpers
- TheKey
- https://thekey.com/respite-care
- 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 711to 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
- 480-992-0529
- Endeavor Home Care: https://endeavorhomecare.com/services/additional-support/transportation/
- 480-360-4566
- Wanda Senior Transportation: https://wanda.care/transportation/
- 855-735-1222
- Home Instead
Housing:
Rental assistance, home cleaning and repair assistance, utility assistance, etc.
- Right At Home – East Valley Phoenix: https://www.rightathome.net/gilbert/services/companion-care
- 4902 S Val Vista Dr., Suite 110, Gilbert, AZ 85298
- 480-992-0529
- Home Instead – Home Helper
- Visiting Angels – Light housekeeping
- Amada Senior Care – light housekeeping
- https://www.amadaseniorcare.com/mesa-senior-care/
- 480-999-0758
- Mesa Community Action Network (MesaCAN) by a new leaf
- Rent & Utility Assistance https://turnanewleaf.org/services/financial-empowerment/mesacan/mesacan-rent-and-utility-assistance/
- 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
- 480-833-9200; mesacanclient@turnanewleaf.org
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Utility Assistance
- https://des.az.gov/LIHEAP
- 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
- 480-644-3208
- Neighsvs-rehab@mesaaz.gov
- Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5p
- https://www.mesaaz.gov/Resident-Resources/Housing/Emergency-Rehab-Program
- org – Homeowner Repair Programs
- SRP Limited Income Assistance Programs
- https://www.srpnet.com/customer-service/residential-electric/limited-income-assistance-programs
- Under “find assistance near you” click Mesa
- 602-236-8888, 24/7
- https://www.srpnet.com/customer-service/residential-electric/limited-income-assistance-programs
Enrichment:
Senior centers, community activities, etc.
- Aster Senior Centers: https://www.asteraz.org/services/seniorcenters.html
- Aster Senior Center at Mesa Downtown
- 247 North Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 480-464-1061
- The Hub: 6915 E. Main St. (1st Floor), Mesa, AZ 85207
- 480-625-3867
- Mesa Arts Center: free experiences and engagements for adults ages 55 and over
- 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
- Central Mesa: 247 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
- Aster Senior Center at Mesa Downtown