El Paso City-County Nutrition Program

El Paso is a large border county, and the distance between home, a clinic, and a meal site can determine whether help is practical for an older adult. The City-County Nutrition Program combines congregate lunch centers with a separate route for people who cannot leave home. Its official page lists 16 nutrition and recreation centers across El Paso and county communities; the sites are not all operated by the same entity.

Congregate meals are served at noon, Monday through Friday, at centers that also list wellness and social activities during the day. The program asks callers to use (915) 273-3498 for enrollment information. Community Services is listed at 6314 Delta. The site directory includes municipal facilities, county-run centers, and partner points in Montana Vista and Socorro, so call the chosen location to confirm meal hours, accessibility, and whether advance registration is needed.

For people who are homebound, the county lists a separate route: enrollment in delivered meals requires a referral from Texas Health and Human Services Community Care Services. The number the county provides to begin that process is 1-855-710-3237. A call to a dining center does not automatically start home delivery. When asking for information, explain whether the person has limited mobility, needs a special diet, or lives alone, and request the paperwork list required for the HHS assessment.

The current monthly menu shows varied meals, including soups, chicken, fish, chile relleno, meatballs, and vegetarian options with sides. It is useful for understanding the type of food offered, but it does not guarantee a specific dish if the provider or calendar changes. Ask the center for the current menu date, serving time, and any dietary accommodations before traveling.

The directory helps families choose a site near home, but some locations are outside the city core, in Canutillo, San Elizario, Clint, Fabens, and Socorro. If the family does not have a car, confirm accessible transportation and travel time; the nutrition page does not list a transportation service of its own. Each site’s address and phone number are organized above with an individual directions link, so callers can distinguish the closest meal center from the administrative office.

There is also a regional entry point for needs beyond food. Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging assesses and coordinates support across six counties, while Bienvivir PACE offers integrated healthcare to people who meet clinical, residence, and coverage requirements. These programs are not interchangeable: a community meal may be arranged through the county; personal care, family respite, or a medical assessment calls for a separate inquiry.

Before calling, have the ZIP code, age, mobility information, a family contact number, and a preferred center ready. Ask whether the meal is congregate or take-away, whether a contribution is suggested, how to report an absence, and which office decides home-delivery eligibility. Services and capacity can vary by site and assessment, so confirm with the administrator before planning a visit.

Locations and contact points

• Community Services / oficina del programa: 6314 Delta, El Paso, TX 79905 · Phone (915) 273-3485 · Directions
• Carolina (Happiness) Recreation Center: 563 N. Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915 · Phone (915) 212-0435 · Directions
• Eastside Recreation Center: 3200 Fierro Drive, El Paso, TX 79935 · Phone (915) 212-2270 · Directions
• Pavo Real Recreation Center: 9311 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79907 · Phone (915) 212-0476 · Directions
• Grandview Recreation Center: 3134 Jefferson Avenue, El Paso, TX 79930 · Phone (915) 566-1217 · Directions
• Hilos de Plata Recreation Center: 4451 Delta Drive, El Paso, TX · Phone (915) 212-0410 · Directions
• Memorial Center: 1800 Byron Street, El Paso, TX 79930 · Phone (915) 212-0391 · Directions
• Southside Recreation Center: 600 S. Ochoa Street, El Paso, TX 79901 · Phone (915) 577-9870 · Directions
• Wellington Chew Recreation Center: 4430 Maxwell Avenue, El Paso, TX 79924 · Phone (915) 212-0423 · Directions
• Polly Harris Recreation Center (Westside): 650 Wallenberg Drive, El Paso, TX 79912 · Phone (915) 581-9525 · Directions
• San Juan Recreation Center: 5701 Tamburo Court, El Paso, TX 79905 · Phone (915) 212-0486 · Directions
• Canutillo Nutrition Center: 7351 Bosque Road, Canutillo, TX 79835 · Phone (915) 273-3399 · Directions
• San Elizario Nutrition Center: 1556 San Elizario Road, San Elizario, TX 79849 · Phone (915) 319-0016 · Directions
• Clint Nutrition Center: 200 N. San Elizario Road, Clint, TX 79836 · Phone (915) 851-3397 · Directions
• Fabens Nutrition Center: 201 NW Camp Street, Fabens, TX 79838 · Phone (915) 273-3219 · Directions
• Montana Vista Nutrition Center (La Fe community partner): 14664 Gregg Drive, El Paso, TX 79938 · Phone (915) 857-1567 · Directions
• Socorro Nutrition Center (municipal partner): 901 Rio Vista Road, Socorro, TX 79927 · Phone (915) 860-8615 · Directions

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