The portion control in congregate and home-delivered meals, along with "spot on" salt and sugar content, made all the difference to Anthony Juarez after he moved into Serving Seniors’ affordable housing complex in downtown San Diego in 2018.

With newfound insights and consistent support from Serving Seniors’ nutrition program, Anthony went from weighing 350 pounds to less than 250.

"The kindness and the care that you give in something as simple as a meal — it’s huge to us. What a gift," says Anthony, 69.

Stories like Anthony’s highlight how California’s 50 years of dedicated services to older adults has helped people thrive.