Go Green for Seniors
Green Bag Program

This program offers 10 pound bags of fruits and vegetables to income qualifying individuals over the age of 60 once a month. At each distribution, participants gain useful nutrition information and tips and tricks to be healthier. The program typically consist of a 30-minute nutrition presentation followed by the distribution of fruits and vegetables provided in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank.

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How to join in the Green Bag Program
Meet the following Guidelines:
  • Be at least 60 years of age and/or disabled
  • Meet the monthly annual household income guidelines (updated 7.1.2020):
    • 1 person -  $2,247 or less
    • 2 people - $3,040 or less
    • 3 People - $3,833 or less

Please note the following for participation in the program:
  • Must stay for the entire nutrition presentation.
  • Only one bag per household.
  • Can only attend one distribution location. 
  • Must call (209) 618-4720 24-hours in advanced to reserve your bag.
Participant stories show the true success of our program and how it impacts our participants. Please check out our Participant Spotlights and our featured story below of Donna.
 Green Bag Distribution Locations, Dates and Times
All dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please contact (209) 618-4720 prior to attending your first distribution.
  • Modesto - Stanislaus Veterans Centers
    • ​3500 Coffee Road, Suite 19, Modesto 95355
    • Typically the third Wednesday of the Month at 1:00 p.m.
  • Modesto - Ralston Tower Senior Housing
    • ​900 17th Street, Modesto 95354
    • Typically the third Wednesday of the Month at 1:15pm
    • *Closed to residents only.
  • Grayson - United Community Center
    • 8900 Laird Street, Grayson 95363
    • Typically third Wednesday of the month at 11:15 a.m.
    • Program is offered in English and Spanish
  • Patterson - The Gathering Church
    • 435 W. Las Palmas, Patterson 95363
    • Typically the third Wednesday of the month - Time shared with those invited to join.
    • Site has a waiting list, call to be added (209) 618-4720
    • Program is offered in English and Spanish​
  • Oakdale - Glady's L. Lemmons Senior Center
    • 450 E. A Street, Oakdale 95361
    • Typically the third Thursday of the month at 10:15 a.m.
  • Riverbank - Riverbank Community Center
    • ​3600 Santa Fe, Riverbank
    • Typically the third Thursday of the month at 12:15 p.m.

Our Program Sponsors
Nutrition education is funded in part by USDA SNAP-Ed, an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.