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Sierra Senior Services We're the local Meals on Wheels provider for Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. Come Join Us!

Cold weather is on the way, neighbors! ❄️ As we age, our bodies can lose heat faster and we may not always notice the co...
10/23/2026

Cold weather is on the way, neighbors! ❄️ As we age, our bodies can lose heat faster and we may not always notice the cold, so hypothermia can be a risk even indoors.

Quick tips for staying warm:
🧣 Dress in loose layers, even inside
🌡️ Keep your home at 68 degrees or warmer
☕ Enjoy warm meals and drinks
📞 Check in on older neighbors after storms

Know a senior who lives alone or could use extra support this winter? Refer them at sierraseniors.org or call 530.550.7600. No senior should go unseen. 🤝

❤️ Last Friday, we heard a loud pop, and everything went dark in our kitchen.An emergency electrician restored power, bu...
10/21/2026

❤️ Last Friday, we heard a loud pop, and everything went dark in our kitchen.

An emergency electrician restored power, but we later learned our commercial flat top stove was no longer working.

After six calls and repair waits of over two weeks, Commercial Appliance Service in Sacramento, CA, made time for our program, knowing seniors were counting on us. Their technician found a blown capacitor, and a faulty outlet required a second emergency electrician visit.

Throughout it all, our staff worked extra hours, modified menus, and adjusted meal preparation to keep our seniors fed. We are so grateful for the continued dedication of our team and for the professionals who stepped in to get our kitchen running again.

Late yesterday afternoon, our stove was finally back in service, bringing welcome relief to our hardworking kitchen team.

Behind every meal is a team that cares and a community that makes this work possible. Your generosity helps us meet challenges like these and honor our commitment to the neighbors who count on us. Thank you for being part of that promise. ❤️

To contribute: https://www.sierraseniors.org/donation/⁠

10/21/2026

These smiles say it all! 🎃 Thank you, Grocery Outlet, for donating the pumpkins and helping bring our Sierra Senior Services community together for creativity, laughter, and a little Halloween fun! 🧡

🍻🥨 Cheers to Alibi Ale Works for bringing our community together on October 10 for Truckee’s first ever communitywide Ok...
10/20/2026

🍻🥨 Cheers to Alibi Ale Works for bringing our community together on October 10 for Truckee’s first ever communitywide Oktoberfest!

Sierra Senior Services had the pleasure of hosting the games alongside Alibi Ale Works, from brat tossing and pretzel relays to pretzel eating and stein holding. Congratulations to all the winners! 🏆

The celebration featured Alibi Ale Works, The Good Wolf Brewing Company, Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee Brewing Company, FiftyFifty Brewing Co., and nonalcoholic brews from Best Day Brewing.

We’re grateful for the partnerships that bring our community together. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, volunteered. learned about Sierra Senior Services, and joined the fun!

Here’s to good brews, great company, and community spirit. We hope to see you next year! Prost! 🍻🥨

The joy of the season is even sweeter when we share it! 🎃🧡Sierra Senior Services sends a heartfelt thank you to Grocery ...
10/19/2026

The joy of the season is even sweeter when we share it! 🎃🧡

Sierra Senior Services sends a heartfelt thank you to Grocery Outlet in Truckee for donating pumpkins for this festive pumpkin decorating gathering! Thank you to the wonderful volunteers, with special appreciation to Andrea and Reese, for helping make the day special for those who attended.

Holiday traditions offer opportunities to share memories, enjoy friendships, and make new ones. Something as simple as decorating a pumpkin together can bring laughter, conversation, and the joy of celebrating the season.

At Sierra Senior Services, we know how much both nourishment and connection matter to the well-being of older adults. Gatherings like this reflect the care and kindness that make our community special.

To everyone who contributed, thank you for making time for our older neighbors. The warmth of being welcomed, having someone to talk with, and sharing a happy moment can stay with a person long after the day is over. 🍂🧡

Sierra Senior Services will be attending the Día de los Mu***os Celebration on Friday, October 30, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. i...
10/19/2026

Sierra Senior Services will be attending the Día de los Mu***os Celebration on Friday, October 30, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Community Arts Center in Truckee.

This free family event will bring our community together to celebrate Día de los Mu***os through food, activities, crafts, and more, and we would love for your organization to be part of it!

This year, Día de los Mu***os will take place on the same day and around the same time as TDRPD and TDMA’s Halloween and Downtown Trick-or-Treat events, giving families the opportunity to enjoy several community activities in the downtown area throughout the afternoon and evening. Learn more at the flyer below!

This week is National Retirement Security Week. 💼For many older adults, a secure retirement is about more than savings. ...
10/19/2026

This week is National Retirement Security Week. 💼

For many older adults, a secure retirement is about more than savings. It's also a warm meal, a friendly face, and knowing someone is there when you need help. That's what we work on every day for seniors across Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. 🧡

Helping a parent or neighbor find local senior resources? Call 530.550.7600 or visit sierraseniors.org. We're here to help.

Good food and meaningful conversations! 💚This past week, we welcomed local board candidates to join our seniors for lunc...
10/18/2026

Good food and meaningful conversations! 💚

This past week, we welcomed local board candidates to join our seniors for lunch, answer questions, and hear what matters to them.

Thank you to:

• TDPUD: Tony Laliotis and Christa Finn
• TDRPD: Amanda Conk, Katie Hawkins, and Siobhan Smart
• TFPD: Laura Brown, Roger Rintala, and Mike “Spoon” Witherspoon

We appreciate you taking the time to listen and connect with our older adults. Their voices and experiences matter, and we’re grateful for opportunities to bring our community together!

Sierra Senior Services welcomes all perspectives and remains neutral, offering seniors a chance to connect with candidates and make their own informed choices. 💚

175 boxes of food. An incredible gift for our older neighbors! 💚A heartfelt thank you to Liberty Utilities for donating ...
10/17/2026

175 boxes of food. An incredible gift for our older neighbors! 💚

A heartfelt thank you to Liberty Utilities for donating 175 shelf stable food boxes to Sierra Senior Services! These boxes help seniors in our Truckee and North Lake Tahoe communities keep nourishing food on hand when winter weather or unexpected disruptions affect meal deliveries.

We’re grateful to the Liberty team for delivering this generous donation and helping our seniors feel supported and prepared. Thank you for caring for our community! 🥫🚚

🌾 Today is World Food Day, marked around the world to raise awareness about hunger and to push for a future where everyo...
10/17/2026

🌾 Today is World Food Day, marked around the world to raise awareness about hunger and to push for a future where everyone has reliable access to nutritious food.

That mission feels close to home for us. Right here in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, older adults on fixed incomes often have to choose between groceries, medicine, and heat, especially as the cost of living in our mountain community keeps climbing. A warm, balanced meal isn't a small thing. It supports strength, helps manage chronic conditions, and allows seniors to stay independent in the homes they love.

World Food Day is a reminder that food security is a local issue as much as a global one, and that small, consistent support (a weekly meal, a grocery run, a friendly visit) adds up to something powerful. 🍎

Want to help make sure no senior in our community goes without? Donate, volunteer, or refer a neighbor at sierraseniors.org or call 530.550.7600.

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10040 Estates Drive
Truckee, CA
96161

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 1pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm

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(530) 550-7600

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