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