Over 150 meals are prepared and provided in-house Monday through Friday, which includes the Kay Ceniceros Center, Lake Elsinore Center and Mead Valley Center. Approximately 125 meals are delivered to homebound seniors seven days a week and holidays. A small donation is requested for the meals but not required. Meals are wholesome, nutritious and meet Federal Dietary Standards. The program operates through the generous efforts of many volunteers and few staff members.
Seniors receive a nutritious meal and enjoy the social aspect of dining with their peers.
To offset the expenses for the senior Nutrition Program, Family Service Association now offers a catering service for all occations. These services also provide respite to loving family caregivers. Originally based at the Smith Center in Rubidoux, services were moved to the Hemet area in the summer of 2001. A unique community-building program, the Thrive Project seeks to organize community leaders willing to recognize existing resources within their communities. Twenty-five volunteer member Planning Councils at each Center strive to shape the necessary strategies for services.