Call your county Social Services for information about congregate meal dining. In most communities, seniors high rise, a church or a school provides the space for on-site dining. A donation is asked for at the door, but no one would be refused because of inability to pay. The meal is hot, nutritious and usually offered five days a week. You can choose to go as often as you like.
Most dining programs do require a reservation a day ahead of time though.
Meals are served to clients seated at family style tables. You can sit anywhere you like. Some programs may seat persons with special diets together because they may not be offered the same foods as persons on an unrestricted diet. Special diets that can be offered are usually diabetic and sodium nutrition therapy diets. The staff plans activities programs after the meal.