City of Menlo Park's Library and Community Services facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. We'll resume regularly scheduled business hours the following day.
Click the red button to see a list of places to get help with groceries, hot meals, and other food resources in Menlo Park and San Mateo County.
See a list of places to get help with food
Menlo Park Senior Center is free and serves active older adults ages 60+ years. The senior center operates Monday to Friday, morning to lunchtime at the Belle Haven Community Campus at 100 Terminal Ave. Located together with a public library, fitness center, swimming pool, walking track, makerspace and gymnasium, this beautiful center is open to all older adult community members who want to enjoy delicious lunch, attend classes, play games, and enjoy life in a safe, supportive, beautiful setting.
A diverse range of services include:
- Nutritionally balanced meals
- Health, recreational, social, cultural and educational programs
- Opportunities for socializing and fun
- Door-to-door local transportation services.
Check out the lunch menu! Freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals are paired with health, recreation, dance, creative arts, educational programs, and opportunities for conversation and fun! Suggested donation is $2.50. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon.
Lunch menu Transportation Contact Us
Click the below button to see a list of places to find assistance with groceries, hot meals, and other food-related resources focused in Menlo Park and San Mateo County.
Also included are a few general links to resources outside of San Mateo County, such as the Second Harvest Map, 211 Bay Area, and the California Association of Food Banks.
There are also links to articles listing restaurants offering free meals to SNAP recipients throughout November 2025.
Click here to see a list of food assistance resources
Let's do lunch! For active older adults ages 60+ years. The lunch menu at Menlo Park Senior Center features freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals paired with conversation and fun! Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon. Suggested donation is $2.50.
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❤ Veggie and Cheese Frittata
Seasonal Side Salad
Mini Churros
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Spaghetti with Marinara Meat Sauce
Garlic Bread
Side Salad
Chef's Choice Dessert
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❤ Grilled Chicken Salad
Soup of the Day
Dinner Roll
Chef's Choice Dessert
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BBQ Pork Ribs
Coleslaw
Potato Wedge
Fresh Fruit
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❤ Breaded Tilapia
Sauteed Vegetables
Quinoa Salad
Soup of the Day
Chef's Choice Dessert
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Chicken Quesadilla
Spanish Rice
Garbanzo Bean Salad
Fresh Fruit
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CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY
NO LUNCH SERVICE
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Cheese Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce
Side Salad
Dinner Roll
Fresh Fruit
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GROCERY BOX DAY
NO LUNCH SERVICE
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EVENT SPACE CLOSED. LUNCH SERVICE IS TO-GO BOX ONLY.
PICKUP BETWEEN NOON - 12:30 P.M.
TO-GO BOXES WILL BE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED.
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Pepperoni and Cheese Pizza
Seasonal Side Salad
Fresh Fruit
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❤ Oven Baked Cod with Butter Lemon Caper Sauce
❤ Roasted Vegetables
Brown Rice
Chef's Choice Dessert
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❤ Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
Seasonal Side Salad
Fresh Fruit
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Beef Stew with Veggies and Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Chef's Choice Dessert
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❤ Mushroom Chicken
Sauteed Vegetables
Garlic Rice
Fresh Fruit
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Orange Chicken
❤ Steamed Greens
Buttered Steamed Rice
Chef's Choice Dessert
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Honey Baked Ham
Canned Yams
❤ Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Canadian Bacon
Chef's Choice Dessert
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Oven Roasted Turkey
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Green Peas and Carrots
Chef's Choice Dessert
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CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
NO LUNCH SERVICE
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CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
NO LUNCH SERVICE
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* Meals are first-come first-served. * Vegetarian/ special diet available on request. ☘ = Vegetarian entree ❤ = Healthy choice ✆ Contact us: (650) 330-2280
Free, reliable transportation service is available to and from Menlo Park Senior Center.
The address is Menlo Park Senior Center, 100 Terminal Avenue, Menlo Park, located at the Belle Haven Community Campus.
Bus schedules and other transportation resources are available at the senior center.
This webpage contains information about transportation services available to senior adults in Menlo Park.
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Menlo Park Senior Shuttle
The City of Menlo Park offers free, accessible, door-to-door shuttle service to adults ages 60+ who live in Menlo Park's Belle Haven neighborhood. Take a ride on a comfortable, all-electric shuttle bus. Contact us or come to the senior center for details.
Contact us
Free city shuttles
The City of Menlo Park provides free shuttle services to the community, including to and from Menlo Park Senior Center and other locations in Menlo Park.
Learn more about free city shuttle services
Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM) Ride Benefit
Medi-Cal and CareAdvantage members who have no means of transportation to approved healthcare visits and back home can use HPSM’s Ride Benefit at no cost. Members must schedule rides through HPSM at least two business days before their healthcare appointments. (For urgent appointments, call as soon as possible.)
Learn more about HPSM's RideBenefit
Paratransit
Paratransit is for persons with disabilities who cannot independently use public bus service some of the time or all of the time. The paratransit service is provided by SamTrans using Redi-Wheels on the bayside of the county and RediCoast on the coastside. Trips must be scheduled at least one day in advance.
Learn more about SamTrans paratransit
RidePlus
SamTrans’ new ride-hailing Ride Plus offers easy, affordable on-demand transportation for riders in Menlo Park's Belle Haven neighborhood, East Palo Alto and Half Moon Bay. Download the app, visit samtrans.com/RidePlus or call (650) 238-5880.
RidePlus - Book Now!
SamTrans
SamTrans is San Mateo County's public transportation service. Click the below links for more information about the services SamTrans offers.
Learning is a lifelong adventure! The City of Menlo Park hosts a wide range of high-quality recreational classes, including classes designed for adults ages 60 years and up. Check out our Activity Guide to learn about classes including fitness, dance, music, arts, crafts, cooking, and more. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned student, there's probably something to pique your interest.
See the Activity Guide
Looking for information about Belle Haven Pool and swim activities? Click the above red "activity guide" button then go to the Aquatics tab, or visit menloswim.com
Programs and transportation
Yesenia Fierro-Gutierrez
Senior Program Assistant
Email
650-330-2517
Nutrition and food service
Tony Ng
Nutrition Services Coordinator
Email
650-330-2209
Manager
Natalya Jones
Library and Community Services Manager
Email
650-330-2271