The Elder Care Providers' Coalition offers meetings, support groups, workshops, and the Senior Resource Guide. Requests for the Senior Resource Guide can be made by either phone or email.

• 530-401-3632 (Volunteer's personal number)
• ecpc@eldercareproviderscoalition.org

Web pages
Home page - https://eldercareproviderscoalition.org/

The Eastern Regional Landfill Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and Transfer Station provides landfill services.

There is no senior discount for use of the transfer station.

For questions about senior discount eligibility for residential service, call 530-583-7800. Eligibility requirements include being a full time resident at the service address and being enrolled in the CARE utility payment assistance plan through the electric utility provider.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.waste101.com/hours-location/

Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal provides garbage and refuse removal and curbside recycling.

For questions about senior discount eligibility for residential service call 530-583-7800. Eligibility requirements include being a full time resident at the service address and being enrolled in the CARE utility payment assistance plan through the electric utility provider.

There is no senior discount for use of the transfer station.

Websites:

• Home page - https://www.waste101.com/
• Residential Services - https://www.waste101.com/residential-services/
• “Tahoe One Big Bin” a Placer County's website which describes the method of recycling which allows trash and recycling to go in the same bin/garbage can and it is later sorted to recover recyclable materials at the Materials Recovery Facility in Truckee. - https://tahoeonebigbin.com/

Sierra Senior Services provides meal delivery and daily wellness checks in Placer, Nevada and Washoe counties. Allows seniors to remain independent and at home for as long as possible by providing community safety net for the most frail and vulnerable segment of the population.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierraseniors.org
• Monthly Menu Calendar - https://www.sierraseniors.org/meal-delivery

Sierra Senior Services offers community dining at the Truckee Donner Senior Apartments at 10040 Estates Drive, Truckee, CA 96161. 

Open to the public Tue-Fri from 12-12:30pm.

Visitors under the age of 60 may enjoy lunch for a contribution of $10 per meal. Voluntary contribution for seniors is $6 per meal but no senior will be turned away due to inability to contribute.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierraseniors.org/
  
  
  

CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries.

With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets.

Apply for CalFresh

Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social service office.

ebtEDGE

The ebtEDGE application provides EBT cardholders with increased card/account management tools. It can be downloaded from the app store, or accessed via a web browser.

Web pages

• Home - https://calfresh.dss.ca.gov/food/
• Human Services Contact Staff - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=88
• EBT Online - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-online
• ebtEDGE - www.ebt.ca.gov
• How to request Supplemental Disaster Benefits - www.getcalfresh.org/replace
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Sierra Senior Services offers community dining at the North Tahoe Event Center at 8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143. 

Open to the public Tuesday from 11:45am-1pm. Please make reservations by 4pm the day before by calling 530-550-7600. 

Visitors under the age of 60 may enjoy lunch for a contribution of $10 per meal. Voluntary contribution for seniors is $6 per meal but no senior will be turned away due to inability to contribute.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierraseniors.org/
  
  
  

The Professional Fiduciary Association of California provides information about professional fiduciaries.

Professional Fiduciary services may include:

• Trustee
• Guardian
• Estate Executor
• Daily Bill Paying and Money Management
• Healthcare Representation
• Agent under a Power of Attorney
• Executor for senior with no spouse or family
• Conservator for those who are mentally or physically incapacitated
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://pfac-pro.org/

AARP promotes and supports advocacy, education, and community service activities to improve the quality of life as individuals grow older.

Offers savings discounts on services.

Provides free tax preparation assistance for seniors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.aarp.org/
• Ways to contact AARP - https://help.aarp.org/s/