| Organization |
Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center (BHNC).
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| Program |
Bernal Heights Senior Services. |
| Address |
515 Cortland Avenue. San Francisco CA 94110 |
| Phone |
415-206-2140; 415-206-9177 (NEST) |
| Hours |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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Congregate meal sign-up - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday |
| Description |
Offers social services and emotional support to seniors and at-risk elders in cooperation with other agencies including San Francisco Office on the Aging. Provides free bi-monthly groceries for low-income seniors; gives frozen meals and microwaves, medical transportation, and in-home assistance to at-risk seniors, and respite for caregivers; serves congregate hot lunches Monday through Friday at noon, and offers presentations on aging issues, arts and crafts activities, day outings, table games, dancing, monthly birthday parties and holiday celebrations. |
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Operates a gift boutique, Gifts on the Hill, 513 Cortland Ave., 10 a.m. to noon, and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (weekends by appointment) to help fund the Neighborhood Elder Support Team (NEST); NEST works to meet the practical, physical and emotional needs and concerns of frail and homebound elders by linking them with social services, neighborhood resources, and community volunteers. |
| Eligibility |
60 years of age or older. Bernal Heights or Outer Mission resident for NEST program. |
| Fee |
None. $1.25 suggested donation for lunch. |
| Application |
Call or drop in. Call 415-206-2142 for meal reservations. |
| Transportation |
Muni (24 Divisadero). Group van service, emergency taxi script, and discount bus passes are available to eligible seniors. |
| Accessibility |
Yes; first floor only. |
| Language |
Filipino (Tagalog) and Spanish. |
| Officer |
Karen Garrison, Senior Services Director. |
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