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ORGANIZATION: LA COMIDA

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La Comida is a non-profit organizations serving seniors in Palo Alto with a delicious, warm, sit-down meals every weekday. Beyond nourish food, we provide a welcoming space where seniors can connect, build friendships and feel as sense of belonging. Each day we serve approximatly 300 seniors at out two dining locations in Palo Alto. At La Comida friends and food come together.

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors and help guide us in our mission. We are seeking new members with backgrounds in accounting, legal services or human resources to broaden and strenghten our leadership team.

If you are interested in using your skills to make a meaningful impact and support seniors in our community, we would love to hear from you.

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About LA COMIDA

Location:

455 E CHARLESTON ROAD, Palo Alto, CA 94306, US

Mission Statement

La Comida is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by providing appetizing, nutritious, and affordable meals served in a cheerful and attractive setting. La Comida diners also enjoy the opportunity to socialize and connect to activities and resources that promote healthy aging.

Description

La Comida is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults over 60 by providing 3 key benefits:

  • Nutritious and affordable meals
  • Opportunities to socialize and be part of a community
  • Connections to activities and services offered by non-profit partners.
La Comida serves a diverse population of seniors from all walks of life.

Our main volunteer programs are Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:45 p.m. Volunteers play an integral and essential role in welcoming and serving seniors. Volunteers work in small teams along with other volunteers and dedicated staff.

Lunch is served Monday-Friday 11:45 am - 12:15 pm at a site in downtown Palo Alto (located 625 Hamilton Center) and at our South Palo Alto dinning room at Stevenson House 455 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto. 94306

All seniors are welcomed regardless of inability or failure to pay. A $3 voluntary contribution is welcomed from adults 60 and over; $8 for their guests under 60. La Comida receives partial funding from the City of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, State of California and federal government as well as donations, all in efforts to support our mission.

La Comida has been serving seniors in the communityfor over 50 years since start in1972.

La Comida values volunteers' talents and energy, and strives to offer a rewarding and enjoyable volunteer experience.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Seniors
Community, Hunger, Seniors

WHEN

Wed May 14, 2025 - Mon Jun 30, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Human Resources Legal Compliance
  • Legal (General)
  • Financial Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Cost Analysis
  • Accounting

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Join Our Board of Directors Seeking Experts in Accounting, Legal, and Human Resources La Comida de California is a non-profit organization serving seniors in Palo Alto with delicious, warm, sit-down meals every weekday. Beyond nourishing food, we pro
  • Board terms run 3 years but are renewable

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