To learn more about current nutrition program operations or to sign up for lunches, please contact
kathleen@j-sei.org or call (510) 654-4000 x105.
J-Sei’s meals are designed with senior health in mind. J-Sei works with a registered dietician to make sure our meals meet daily nutrional requirements for seniors, including those who are on a low-sugar or low-sodium, heart-conscious diet.
Home-Delivered Lunches
THIS PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
J-Sei’s friendly volunteer drivers deliver hot, nutritious Japanese lunches Monday through Friday to older adults who are unable to shop or prepare their own meals. We also deliver meals to older adults who are recovering from an injury or illness and have a short term need for this service. Frozen meals are available to provide older adults with extra meals to accommodate healthy eating on the weekends.
For the latest menu, see the quicklinks box on the homepage.
Contact Kathleen Wong, Senior Nutrition Manager: 510-654-4000 ext. 105, kathleen@j-sei.org.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Must be at least 60 years of age.
- Should have some level of difficulty shopping, cooking and leaving the home.
- Must complete a home visit and assessment with staff.
- Must live within our delivery area. Contact us for more information.
- Each attendee must complete an updated registration form each fiscal year.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION FOR SERVICE
Voluntary Contribution for individuals 60+ is $5/meal.
On-Site Nutrition Program
THIS PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Food is more than a way to simply feed our bodies. Food nurtures our well-being and for J-Sei older adults, hot, nutritious Japanese lunches are a source of daily enjoyment and socialization. A group of older adults gathers at 11:30am on every Thursday in our Emeryville location for this traditional lunch, oftentimes before or after a Senior Center class. Balanced nutrition is important; therefore each lunch provides 1/3 of the required daily allotments of Vitamin A and C.
For the latest menu, see the quicklinks box on the homepage.
Contact Kathleen Wong, Senior Nutrition Manager: 510-654-4000 ext. 105, kathleen@j-sei.org.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be at least 60 years of age.
- Please reserve lunch at least two days in advance.
- Each attendee must complete an updated registration form each fiscal year.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION FOR SERVICE
Voluntary Contribution for individuals 60+ is $5/meal and $8/meal for individuals under 60.
Food Pantry
Accessing healthy and nutritious food can be a challenge for many seniors. Thanks to our partnership with the Alameda County Community Food Bank and Berkeley Food Network we are able to provide supplemental grocery items to individuals and families in need. Individuals can choose the food items that they would like based on what we have available. We stock mostly non-perishable and nutritious food items that are easy for seniors to prepare and eat.
Our pantry is located at our center, 1285 66th St., Emeryville. Seniors enrolled in our home-delivered lunch program can choose to have items delivered directly to their homes on a monthly basis.
Contact Kathleen Wong, Senior Nutrition Manager: 510-654-4000 ext. 105, kathleen@j-sei.org.
ELIGIBILITY
- Individuals and families needing help with emergency food
- Clients enrolled in the nutrition program
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION FOR SERVICE
Voluntary Contributions not required but appreciated
