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LP in the Community

San Francisco Older Adult Programs

Free nutrition education and physical activity for older adults and adults with disabilities, in partnership with the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services.

San Francisco Older Adult Programs

Leah's Pantry partners with the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) to provide nutrition education and physical activity to eligible older adults and adults with disabilities. Our workshops meet people where they already gather, in senior centers, housing communities, and neighborhood spaces across San Francisco, and every session leaves participants with practical tools they can use the same day.

Leah's Pantry and San Francisco DAS partnership logo

The Program is administered by Leah's Pantry and funded by the Department of Disability and Aging Services.

Nutrition Education and Physical Activity

We teach two weekly workshop series, each designed around the lives and schedules of the people we serve.

Food Smarts Workshops

A weekly workshop series using our Food Smarts curriculum, taught in person at sites across San Francisco and online, where participants:

  • Learn how to plan tasty, balanced meals
  • Discover simple strategies for healthy eating
  • Engage in fun activities and cooking demonstrations

Everybody Loves Line Dancing Workshops

A weekly workshop series using the Everybody Loves Line Dancing curriculum, where participants:

  • Enjoy fun, low-impact exercise accessible to people of all abilities
  • Move and interact with others, no dance partner needed
  • Learn simple nutrition concepts and recipes to improve health

Duration

60 minutes per workshop, once a week over six consecutive weeks (duration can vary by site).

Participation

Participants do not have to attend every workshop, but it is highly encouraged.

Eligibility

Participants must be 60 years or older, or an adult with a disability who resides in San Francisco.

Upcoming Workshops

Browse current Food Smarts and Everybody Loves Line Dancing workshop series below. Drop in at the listed site to join, or reach out to the site contact to register.

Line Dancing
English

Everybody Loves Line Dancing (English) – Bayview Commons

A 6-session series of fun, low-impact line dancing for older adults, paired with tips for staying active and eating well.

Oct 1 – Nov 19
Thursdays: 10/1, 10/8, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
5-6pm
In-person | 4445 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
Drop-in at site
Food Smarts
Cantonese

Food Smarts Nutrition Workshops (Cantonese) – West Portal Club House

A 6-session series of hands-on nutrition workshops for older adults on eating well, stretching food dollars, and simple, healthy recipes.

Oct 6 – Nov 10
Tuesdays: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
10-11am
In-person | 131 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA 94127
Drop-in at site: Benny Chan | (415) 677-7607
Line Dancing
English

Everybody Loves Line Dancing (English) – 227 Bay

A 5-session series of fun, low-impact line dancing for older adults, paired with tips for staying active and eating well.

Oct 6 – Nov 10
Tuesdays: 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
2:30-3:30pm
In-person | 227 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Drop-in at site: Connie Kwan | (415) 359-4974 (cell); (415) 913-7067 (work)
Food Smarts
Spanish

Food Smarts Nutrition Workshops (Spanish) – Mission YMCA

A 6-session series of hands-on nutrition workshops for older adults on eating well, stretching food dollars, and simple, healthy recipes.

Oct 6 – Nov 10
Tuesdays: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
11:45am-12:45pm
In-person | 4080 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
Drop-in at site: Janet Bronson
Food Smarts
Cantonese

Food Smarts Nutrition Workshops (Cantonese) – Lady Shaw Senior Center

A 6-session series of hands-on nutrition workshops for older adults on eating well, stretching food dollars, and simple, healthy recipes.

Oct 19 – Nov 23
Mondays: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
10:30-11:30am
In-person | 1483 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Drop-in at site: Benny Chan | (415) 677-7607
Line Dancing
English

Everybody Loves Line Dancing (English) – Geraldine Manor

A 6-session series of fun, low-impact line dancing for older adults, paired with tips for staying active and eating well.

Nov 4 – Dec 16
Wednesdays: 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16
3:30-4:30pm
In-person | 5545 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
Drop-in at site: Ronald Liu | (415) 940-3072
Line Dancing
English

Everybody Loves Line Dancing (English) – 1233 Webster Street

A 6-session series of fun, low-impact line dancing for older adults, paired with tips for staying active and eating well.

Nov 5 – Dec 17
Thursdays: 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
2-3pm
In-person | 1233 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Drop-in at site: Ronald Liu | (415) 940-3072
Food Smarts
Cantonese

Food Smarts Nutrition Workshops (Cantonese) – Geraldine Manor

A 6-session series of hands-on nutrition workshops for older adults on eating well, stretching food dollars, and simple, healthy recipes.

Nov 10 – Dec 15
Tuesdays: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
3:30-4:30pm
In-person | 5545 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
Drop-in at site: Ronald Liu | (415) 940-3072