Low
Cost Food
Programs
AT WESTWARD HO
Food Plus
Food Plus is a the government free food
program for low-income seniors 60+. You must pre-register and meet all income
and age requirements to receive a box. For more information see one of our
Westward Ho Service Coordinators.
Value Club
Pay just $15 and get $35+ in food. There are
also specialty boxes available for only $10 each. Anyone can take part in
the Value Club program, regardless of age. However, the cut-off dates change
monthly, as do package contents. For more information please see a Service
Coordinator or watch the bulletin boards for sign-up dates and times.
The Pantries
This is a limited service for new residents,
who have limited resources due to move-in expenses; or long-time residents who
are in desperate need due to a financial setback such as an unforeseen medical
expense. You must see a Service Coordinator if you are in need of a food box
from "The Pantry."
You might also check in the Video Room. The Tenant
Organization keeps a small amount of staple foods there for residents in need.
Because the supply is small, you are limited in the amount you may have at any
one time.
OTHER
Many valley churches and other organizations
offer free food boxes to those in need. Westward Ho Service Coordinators can
provide you with a listing of places to contact if you need food but do not have
the resources to purchase it.
SENIOR CENTER DINING
While all the City of Phoenix run Senior Centers
offer lunches, most require reservations at least 48 hours in advance and they
charge $2.00 per person. You can find a listing of city run Senior Centers in
the telephone book.
The
Salvation Army Laura Danieli Senior Center, located just three blocks away from
Westward Ho at 613 N. 4th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, is not city run. While it
does receive funding from Area Agency on Aging, it is overseen by The Salvation
Army.
With the exception of a few special occasions,
usually announced well in advance, no reservations are necessary. Lunch is
served M - F, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm. However you must sign in and purchase your
meal ticket prior to 12:15 p.m. Lunch costs $1.60 for seniors 60+ and disabled
persons of any age, and $3.00 for guests under 60.
Note: Occasionally the lunch
schedule changes due to a special program being offered that day. Changes are
always listed on the monthly menu and/or posted well in advance.
Menus are posted on the second floor of the
Westward Ho; and individual copies are available at the Senior Center.
MARKET SHUTTLE SERVICE
The Salvation Army Laura Danieli Senior Center
provides a Market Shuttle service (Tuesday thru Friday ) for residents of Silvercrest and Westward Ho.
This is a limited service (Requires a minimum number of passengers to
operate.) and there is a fee of $1.25 each way.
The shuttle picks up passengers at the main door
of Westward Ho. Times of departure and other information is posted on the wall
near the front entrance.
A wheelchair accessible van is available with advance notice (Call number
below to make arrangements.)
For more information please call 602-251-2006.
