Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

08/18/2026

Last chance to make a referral for the August Homebound Produce Delivery Program! 🍎

As part of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, SCES is currently accepting referrals for our Homebound Produce Delivery Program. Please note that individuals may participate in either the Farmers Market Coupon Program or the Homebound Produce Delivery Program, but not both.

Please make a referral by 5 pm on Wednesday, August 19, if you work with local older adults who are:

✅Age 60 or older
✅Homebound and unable to attend a farmers’ market or coupon distribution event
✅ Income-eligible for the program
✅ A Somerville or Cambridge resident

The August fresh produce deliveries are currently scheduled for August 20, from 11 am–3 pm. Participants must be available during the delivery window and willing to sign a confirmation of receipt at the time of delivery.

We are also accepting referrals for the September delivery date, taking place on September 17 from 11 am–3 pm.

For more information or to see if you or a community member qualifies, please call the SCES office line at (617) 628-2601 and ask for nutrition or speak with your Case Manager.

08/14/2026

We had a great time hosting a celebratory summer barbecue with our friends at the Somerville Council on Aging’s Ralph and Jenny Center this week! The SCES nutrition team supplied a tasty meal and enjoyed catching up with all who came.

We thank Mayor Jake Wilson for joining us, as well as Carl Williams with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s office! It was great to spend time together in our community.

SCES partners with Somerville Council on Aging to host congregate meals throughout the month. To find our monthly congregate meal menus, please visit www.eldercare.org/congregate-meal-sites.

08/11/2026

Navigating the housing landscape in a popular area like Somerville and Cambridge can be daunting. In our latest “Ask the Community Support Center” article, SCES Community Support Specialist Kristin Bell provides a roadmap to kick off the housing search process.

Kristin provides expert insight on the types of affordable and accessible housing in Somerville and Cambridge, tips for starting the application process, how SCES is equipped to help community members and more! Swipe left for a sneak peek of the article.

Thanks to our friends at the City of Somerville Office of Housing Stability, the CAAS Community Action Agency of Somerville and the City of Cambridge (Official) Housing Services Center for their work in improving housing stability and access!

To read the full article, visit our website: https://eldercare.org/housing-in-somerville-and-cambridge/.

08/07/2026

It’s National Health Center Week, and we are proud to celebrate all the health centers that provide equitable and accessible care!

We are grateful to work alongside Cambridge Health Alliance who serves as important resource for our community and helps promote health equity. For decades, community health centers like CHA have worked to make high-quality care available to all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

We’d also like to give a special shoutout to the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers for their dedication to serving and advocating for community health centers across the Commonwealth – and the 1,000,000+ patients they serve each year.

Thank you, CHA and Mass League!

08/04/2026

Are you looking for a way to support SCES and brighten someone’s day? Consider purchasing a Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet at Stop & Shop this month!

All month long, $1 from every Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet purchase at the Stop & Shop located at 105 Alewife Brook Parkway in Somerville will support SCES programs. Your generosity helps us serve thousands of older adults and adults with disabilities each year!

08/03/2026

Thank you to Central Boston Elder Services for bringing together Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, local older adults and members of the aging services network on Friday! Events like these underscore the importance of storytelling — we are stronger when we have an opportunity to listen and connect with others.

07/30/2026

July is Social Wellness Month, the perfect time to get involved with your community!

Social Wellness Month recognizes the importance of nurturing one’s relationships. It’s about giving and receiving social support, however that shows up for you and others.

At SCES, we recognize the importance of staying connected to our communities, especially as we age. We are grateful for our supportive housing partners at the Somerville Housing Authority and Cambridge Housing Authority! SCES staff partner with the housing authorities and five housing sites across Somerville and Cambridge to coordinate services, facilitate programming and promote social connection for residents.

07/29/2026

SCES is excited to share that we are a recipient of a 2026 USAging Aging Innovations Award! SCES’ Supportive Housing program has been selected in the Home and Community-Based Services category. Read more on the SCES website: http://bit.ly/3TubgsU.

Photos by Joe Lipstein/Courtesy of USAging.

07/27/2026

Yesterday marked the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! The landmark act prohibits discrimination by local and state governments, protects people with disabilities from discrimination at work and ensures equal access to healthcare, social services, transportation and telecommunications.

Learn more about your rights under the ADA here: https://www.ada.gov/resources/disability-rights-guide.

Through advocacy, programs that promote inclusion, and engaging the community, The Arc creates tangible changes in the community and in the lives of people with disabilities.

07/24/2026

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month, also known as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! At SCES, we recognize that racism, stigma and other systemic barriers can make it difficult for BIPOC communities to access mental and behavioral health care.

We are proud to offer free behavioral health services to eligible community members through our Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging Populations (BHOAP) program. The BHOAP team helps address unmet behavioral health needs of older adults through in-home counseling and case management support. BHOAP social workers can help reduce social isolation, improve medical care coordination and increase access to behavioral health and wellness supports.

For more information, call our Community Support Center at 617-628-2601.