Martinez Senior Community Resource Center

Press release from the City of Martinez:

The Martinez Senior Center will remain closed to the public until May 4th or as directed by Contra Costa Health Services. Starting on 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; please note we do not endorse or receive funds to advertise any of the third-party sites or services listed or referenced on this page. This list is subject to change and will be updated periodically.

Nourishment

Visit these sites for information on food resources.

Senior Nutrition Program- All cafes will be serving home style meals for take away or delivery only, not to be eaten at the café sites. A seven-day meal pack will be delivered on Mondays only after 10:30am. Seniors ages 60 and over should call the Martinez Senior Center at 925-370-8770 if they would like to be placed on the list to receive these meals. All orders must be placed by Fridays no later than 11am.

Martinez RestaurantsOpen for delivery and pick-up

Food Bank of Contra CostaDistributes food to low-income people at community sites and makes food available for other non-profit organizations serving the ill, needy, and infants.4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord, CA 94520(925) 676-7543

Loaves and Fishes of Contra CostaProvides community-based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs.835 Ferry Street, Martinez, CA 94553(925) 293-4792

Meals on Wheels of Contra CostaNourishes frail, socially isolated, homebound seniors by delivering meals 5 days each week.(925) 937-8311

Monument Crisis CenterProvides food, education, and referrals to individuals, families, children, and seniors in need, regardless of legal status.1990 Market Street, Concord, CA 94520(925) 825-7751

Household Needs/Pharmacies

Stores offering home delivery and/or pick-up of groceries, household, and miscellaneous items.

Nob Hill*Senior Essential Bags available curbside or in store.- Home delivery- Curbside pick-up (at rear of store)(925) 370-9400

Lucky- Home delivery- Temporarily offering senior shopping hours (seniors and immune compromised customers), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6am - 9am; Pharmacy 7am - 9am

Safeway (north of Highway 4)- Home delivery- Temporarily offering senior shopping hours (seniors, caregivers, expectant mothers, and immune compromised customers), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6am - 9am(925) 229-0212

Safeway (Virginia Hills)- Home delivery- Temporarily offering senior shopping hours (seniors, caregivers, expectant mothers, and immune compromised customers), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6am - 9am(925) 933-0540

Wal-Mart- Home delivery- Temporarily offering senior shopping hours, Tuesdays, 6am - 7am(925) 313-5716

Bill's Ace Hardware- Home delivery- Curbside pick-upservice@billsacehardware.com(925) 228-6135

Home Depot- Home delivery- In-store pick-up(925) 335-0223

Rite Aid Pharmacy- Senior Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-10am(925) 372-0945

Wal-Mart Pharmacy- Senior Hours: Tuesdays from 6am-8:30pm- Curbside pick-up available. Call the pharmacy when you arrive and they wil bring your prescription to you.(925) 313-9059

Safeway Pharmacy- Senior Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6am-9am- Free prescription delivery available(925) 933-0822

CVS Pharmacy- Hours: Monday- Friday, 9am-8pm and Saturdays, 10am-5pm- Free prescription delivery available(925) 370-8077

Walgreens- Hours: Tuesdays, 8am-9am and Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, 9am-9pm- Prescription delivery available through the Walgreen App.(925) 372-0337

Indoor Fitness Activities

Take a Virtual Fitness Class - There are plenty of FREE options online. Here are a few ideas for staying active indoors.

Martinez Athletic ClubOnline fitness classes

Lucid VitalityOnline mind-body wellness classes

Do Yoga With MeFree Yoga Videos

Fitness BlenderVariety of free videos

Nike Training ClubApp filled with free fitness videos

Jazzercise on DemandVirtual Exercise ClassEnter Code 60DAYSFREE

Indoor Fitness ActivitiesSilver Sneakers

National Institute on AgingGetting Fit for Life Workout Videos

AARP15- Minute Workout Video

Community Resources for Seniors

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

Transportation AssistanceDial 511

General Services and ResourcesDial 211

Affordable Home Care Agency of California, Inc.Access to 24/7 caregivers.Contact: Katelynn Mann, President1150 Burnett Avenue, Suite C, Concord, CA 94520(925) 933-3732

Home Match-a-Covia Community ServiceAward winning program offers activities, education, support groups, and friendly conversation over the phone or online.Contact: Gabriela Perez, Directorgperez@covia.org(925) 956-7385

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

AARP Tax PreparationGeneral Information(925) 726-3199

Institute on Aging - Friendship LineThe Friendship Line can be a much-needed support service to aging adults at this time to those who need a connection or a listening ear. They provide calls in English, Mandarin, Canonese and Spanish. Friendship Line number is 800-971-0016.

AARP Smart Driver Online CoursePromo code for 25% discount: DRIVINGSKILLSGood through: July 31, 2020

Giving/Donating

If you are interested in donating to local non-profit organizations providing services to Martinez seniors and families in need, please consider the following:

Meals on Wheels of Contra CostaPO Box 3195, Martinez, CA 94553(866) 669-6697mowcc@cchealth.orgFrom their website: “We bridge the widening gap between an ever increasing number of frail homebound elders in need of Meals on Wheels in our County, and insufficient government funding for these critical services….The average Meals on Wheels participant in Contra Costa County is 80 years old, lives alone or with a co-dependent spouse, and has one or more chronic health conditions that prevents them from preparing or shopping for nutritious daily meals.”

Food Bank of Contra Costa4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord, CA 94520(925) 676-7543From their website: “Mission: Leading the fight to end hunger, in partnership with our community and in service of our neighbors in need.”

Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa835 Ferry Street, Martinez, CA 94553(925) 293-4792From their website: “We provide community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs. We nourish lives!”

Monument Crisis Center1990 Market Street, Concord, CA 94520(925) 825-7751From their website: "We are a family resource center that provides food, education, and referrals to individuals, families, children, and seniors in need, no matter your legal status. We are here to help you! Together we succeed!"

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