Frequently Asked Questions

Any senior (60 and older) can make a reservation. We ask that you complete a Santa Clara County registration form for all participants over the age of 60 to receive a Gold Scan Card.

There is a suggested contribution of $3 per meal for seniors ages 60 and older. However, no eligible senior is ever denied because of a failure or inability to contribute. There is a required $9 fee for guests under the age of 60. You can place your contribution (cash or check payable to the City of Milpitas) in the cash box when checking in. Your donation goes back to the Senior Nutrition Program.

Yes. Call 408-586-3413 to make your reservation by noon the day before. For Monday reservations, you must call by noon on the Friday before. Leave your name, phone number, date for the meal, and meal choice. Any reservations that haven't been checked in by 11:45 am will be given to people on the waitlist.

When placed on the waitlist, meals that haven’t been claimed will be released to you on a first-come, first-served basis. Being placed on the waitlist does not guarantee you a meal.

Meal Punch Cards may be purchased on-site. A Meal Punch Card is a pre-paid card you can purchase for $30 and receive a complimentary meal. You must present this card when checking in for your reserved meal.

Please bring your Santa Clara County Gold Scan Card, cash for payment, or Meal Punch Card.

The meals are catered by Santa Clara County-approved caterers Bateman and MoonChef. A detailed menu for each day is available upon request and is posted on the bulletin board in the auditorium.