Lacomida Organization

About LaComida

Millions of older Americans struggle to get enough food — not just a small minority.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to elevate awareness of the importance of healthy seniors in the Palo Alto area and beyond by connecting people of all ages in a positive, visible way to a world built on healthy food for seniors. We believe in compassion, personal health, equity, and equality for seniors, and in reducing the reality of seniors being food insecure. To help create a more health-centric society, including nutrition and positive mental health, to alleviate isolation and depression. We will do this by continuing to provide healthy meals, resources, and a warm environment each weekday. Over time, we aim to serve more seniors in more locations while building alliances with people and programs that further our mission. We will also engage and energize Palo Alto residents to support and volunteer for senior needs, causes, and projects.

“They give me so much food that I can take some home for dinner also.”

- Barbara, diner for 11 years

“I live alone and at La Comida I get to talk to other people and I don’t feel so alone.”

- Gary, diner for five years

“The food is different every day and I feel better because it is healthy.”

- Yao, diner for 11 years

“Everyone is so friendly and helpful—I have a walker and can get served so I don’t have to worry about getting my food, they serve me”.

- Frank, diner for three years

"I am so grateful for La Comida. My mother eats there every day because I cannot afford to buy her food and I know she is making friends and getting healthy meals.”

- Judy, mother and is a diner for two years

“I cannot afford to buy healthy food, without La Comida I would not be able to eat nutritious meals every day.”

- Min, diner for six years 

OUR MISSION

La Comida de California is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving Palo Alto area seniors a nutritious, delicious meal each weekday; providing a nurturing environment in which they can commune and build friendships; and contributing to their inclusion and belonging. La Comida is where friends and food meet. 

WE CAN END SENIOR FOOD INSECURITY WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS? CONTACT US AT (650) 322-3742 OR DGRANT@LACOMIDA.ORG

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