Senior lunch program expansion
Summary
After four years, Meals on Wheels and senior congregate lunches resumed this week — supervisors and social services staff were visibly emotional about it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
$140,000 in returned senior meal funding that could serve Lassen County seniors.
Seniors across the county regain meals and social connection.
Seniors in Milford, Doyle and Herlong who still lack a lunch program.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026
Supervisors vented that the Area Agency on Aging returned $140,000 in senior lunch funds while Milford, Doyle and Herlong seniors remain unserved, with the county already spending about $70,000.
Board of Supervisors — September 22, 2026
The senior meals program now serves 99 people — 61 in Susanville, 23 in Westwood, and 15 in Janesville, with Janesville newly added and Herlong being explored next.
Board of Supervisors — September 15, 2026
Supervisor Neely highlighted the new Thursday senior lunch program at the Jolly Elders Building, crediting volunteers for getting it running.
Board of Supervisors — July 21, 2026
Supervisors Neely and Scanlan are working to relocate the senior lunch program to a temporary site from late August through early November; paperwork is in progress.
Board of Supervisors (Special) — July 7, 2026
Supervisor Neely reported the senior lunch program now serves 30-40 dine-in plus roughly 100 take-home meals on Mondays and Wednesdays, and needs a new location during fairground use periods.
Board of Supervisors — March 17, 2026
After four years, Meals on Wheels and senior congregate lunches resumed this week — supervisors and social services staff were visibly emotional about it.
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