Senior Services

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department strives to cultivate the best quality of life for persons ages 50 plus. Programs are designed for active senior adults and individuals facing the challenges of mature living. Our benefits counselors are available to assess your eligibility for federal and state assistance programs for seniors.

The eight senior centers located throughout Corpus Christi offer a variety of programs and activities designed to meet social, recreational, nutritional, educational, and health needs. Please call for more information.

► VIDEO - Free in CC, Senior Center Programs (January 25, 2018)

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36th Annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing

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The City has partnered with H-E-B for the 36th Annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing community-wide events.

The Feast of Sharing event includes free holiday meals, entertainment, and a children’s play area. The general public is invited to the event on Saturday, December 21, at the American Bank Center located at 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

Home-Delivered Meals will be delivered on Friday, December 20, to seniors and disabled residents unable to leave their homes due to age, serious illness, or permanent disability. 

Eligible residents should contact the City’s Call Center at 3-1-1 to reserve a home delivery now until Wednesday, December 18, at 5:00 p.m. or until we reach 1,200 requests for meals. Same-day reservations are not permitted. The City’s Call Center operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Meal deliveries are coordinated by the City’s Parks & Recreation Department and delivered by local volunteers. To volunteer for meal delivery, please register online at VOLUNTEXAS.ORG.

For more information about this event or the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department, call 361-826-4120.

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PROGRAMS

Nutrition Services

We currently provide meals at seven senior centers and home-delivered meals to home-bound elderly individuals through our Meals On Wheels program. A nutritionally balanced, dietitian-certified lunch is served Monday through Friday. For more information on the Senior Center Meal Program, please call the senior center nearest you. Learn more about the Meals On Wheels program. 

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

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The Corpus Christi RSVP is federally funded by AmeriCorps Seniors. Since 1977, the City of Corpus Christi has been the local sponsor. The RSVP program serves all of Nueces County and currently has over 385 active volunteers. RSVP staff match volunteers’ interests and schedules with several opportunities through non-profit agencies called Volunteer Stations that are registered with the RSVP program, with services including clerical and administrative duties, fundraising assistants, special project coordinators, receptionists, thrift and gift shop clerks, computer assistants, as well as numerous long-term, ad-hoc or short-term assignments.

Senior Companion Program

Senior Companion volunteers provide assistance with daily living tasks and companionship to home-bound and disabled seniors. Senior Companions must be age 55+ and meet established income eligibility guidelines to serve 15 to 40 hours per week and receive hourly stipends. This program is federally funded by AmeriCorps Seniors. Read more about the Senior Companion Program. 

► VIDEO - Apply to be a Senior Companion (January 2019)