Kupuna Food & Fun

Free Senior Congregate & Recreational Dining Program

YMCA Locations: 
Kaimuki-Waialae, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani, Nu'uanu, Windward, and Waianae

What:

  • Join us for lunch and socializing, enrichment, and physical activity classes with your fellow kupuna (seniors) who are 60 years of age or older.
  • In addition to lunch, participation is required in our fun social and recreational activities that provide benefits such as wellness and nutritional education. Our program provides:
    • Healthy and delicious hot meals.
    • Health and wellness program activities.
    • Opportunity to socialize, have fun and make new friends.

Who: Must be 60 years and older. Due to limited space, registration is required.

Cost: Free, but donations are accepted!

When: 11 am - 1 pm: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

  • Hot lunches are provided on Monday, Wednesday. Lunch must be consumed at the Y Facility with participation in Wellness Activities.

How to Register and Reserve Your Spot:

  1. Fill out a City and County of Honolulu Consumer Registration Form. This form just needs to be completed once, and can be done when you attend your first Kupuna Meals and Wellness program, OR you may download the form here, complete ahead of time, and bring the form with you to your first visit.
  2. Reserve your meal & activity spot BY TUESDAY at 8 am, at least one week before by using any of these options:
    • Online: Complete this form and specify which day you would like to attend, OR
    • Phone: Leave a message at 808-753-5348. In your message, state your name, phone number, and the branch/days you would like to participate, OR
      • Example: My name is Joe Aloha. My phone number is 808-531-9622. I would like to make a reservation for the Kupuna Meals & Wellness program at Kaimuki on Monday, February 7, Wednesday, February 9. and Friday, February 11.
    • In-Person: If you are already attending, on Mondays, let our YMCA staff member know what days you would like to attend the following week.
  3. Please note your reservation is not guaranteed until you have received a call or email confirming your spot. Space is limited. Reservations will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If you are NOT a Y Member:

  • Complete a one-time initial enrollment and waiver form, then submit request for a reservation.