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Santa Ana staff outline senior‑center programs, transportation and volunteer needs

Santa Ana Youth Commission · February 17, 2026
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City staff told the Youth Commission the two Santa Ana senior centers offer daily congregate lunches, twice‑monthly commodity distributions, transportation with three city vehicles, and a full calendar of excursions and events; staff also requested volunteers and partner support.

Juan Lara, recreation community services supervisor, told the Youth Commission the city operates two senior centers — the Santa Ana Senior Center and the Southwest Senior Center — that run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and serve as hubs for senior activities.

Lara said the centers host a free congregate lunch program (donations accepted; nonmembers who register are charged $5 per meal), and run twice‑monthly commodity distributions for seniors and the broader community. "We also host a congregate lunch program ... it is free," Lara said, adding donations are accepted and nonmembers pay $5 per…

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