Lunch Among Friends - The WISE & Healthy Aging Congregate Meal Program

The WISE & Healthy Aging Congregate Meal Program offers healthy lunches served in welcoming group settings throughout the City of Santa Monica to older adults 60 and older.

While the meal is served at noon, senior are welcome to come to the meal locations beginning at 10 a.m. and stay until 2 p.m. In all locations except Virginia Park (Thursdays only), lunch is served Mondays through Fridays. A $2.50 donation is suggested for each person eating.

A variety of educational programs are presented at the meals. These presentations are open to the general public, representatives of local agencies and interested seniors. Please see the Events and Meetings Calendar for a listing of specific topic and dates.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Congregate Meal Program please call (310) 452-7802.

For a complete list of volunteer opportunities at WISE & Healthy Aging, please click here.

Where to Find a WISE & Healthy Aging Congregate Meal

The senior congregate meals are offered at the locations, supported by the City of Santa Monica, listed below:

Senior Recreational Center

1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401.
(310) 394-9506.

Reed Park

7th and Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
(310) 458-8315.

Ken Edwards Center

1527 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.
(310) 395-8478.

Virginia Avenue Park

2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404.
(310) 458-8688. Thursdays only. This is the current meeting place for the Senior Latino Club. Others are welcome to join.