Martinez Senior Center Resource

From the City of Martinez:

The Martinez Senior Center will remain closed to the public until April 8th or as directed by Contra Costa Health Services. Beginning today, March 17, 2020, City staff have been available to answer phones and provide support to our senior community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All phone calls will be logged so that City staff can determine the services and resources needed.

City Staff will continue to support Meals on Wheels and CC Café by remaining as a pick-up and drop off location (no sit down meals). Registered participants of the CC Café program, identified as being at higher risk, will be contacted by City staff to arrange pick up a 7-day frozen meal pack at the Senior Center which will be provided to them each Tuesday for the next three weeks.

Staff will coordinate with outside organizations, agencies and the Senior Citizens’ Club of Martinez membership to solicit donations. Those interested in donating will be instructed to call the Senior Center office line at 925-370-8770 to make arrangements for the donation. A list of the most needed items is being formulated and will be posted in the near future.

Below please find a list of available resources (list subject to change and expansion)

Nourishment

• Martinez Restaurants Open for delivery and pickup

• Food Bank of Contra Costa 4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord, CA 94520 (925) 676-7543

• Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa 835 Ferry Street, Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 293-4792

• Contra Costa County Information and Assistance Senior & Disabled Helpline (800) 510-2020

• Transportation Assistance Dial 511

• General Services and Resources Dial 211

• Golden Years Placement Agency (assist with errands, prescription refills, and daily needs) Contact: Mark Sanchez Mark.Goldenpay@gmail.com (925) 457-5852

• Health Insurance and Counseling (HICAP) Phone Appointments Only (925) 602-4168

• AARP Tax Preparation - General Information (925) 726-3199

• Virtual Exercise Class - Jazzercise on Demand ondemand.jazzercise.com Enter Code 60DAYSFREE

Federal, State, and Local Updates

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This press release was produced by the City of Martinez. The views expressed here are the author’s own.