All donations are confidential and no one is denied a meal if unable to contribute. Food stamps may be used as a donation.

Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St., 676-1450

Blaine Community/Senior Center, 763 G St., 332-8040

Everson Senior Center, 111 W. Main St., 966-3144

Ferndale Senior Activity Center, 1998 Cherry St., 384-5113 or 384-6244

Lynden Community Senior Center, 401 Grover St., 354-4501

Point Roberts Community Center, 1487 Gulf Road, (360) 945-5424

Sumas Community Center, 461 Second St., 988-2714

Welcome Senior Center, 5103 Mosquito Lake Road, Deming, 592-5403

DISCOUNTS

Here are some discounts from area merchants that senior citizens can enjoy.

THRIFT STORES

Goodwill: Sunset Square, 1115 E. Sunset Drive, Suite 105, 752-2080. Fifteen percent discount for seniors ages 62 and older on Wednesdays.

Value Village: 3990 Meridian St., 733-2333. A 20 percent discount for seniors ages 62 and older everyday.

Salvation Army: 1515 Birchwood Ave., 733-1350. A 20 percent discount for seniors ages 60 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

SHOPPING

Bellingham Public Market: 1530 Cornwall Ave., 647-8006. A 10 percent discount for seniors (ages 65 and older) at participating businesses every Wednesday.

Fred Meyer: 738-4210 (Lakeway) or 788-2900 (Bakerview). Occasional discount Tuesdays with 10 percent off for seniors.

CINEMAS

Pickford Cinema: Discounted memberships for ages 58 and older.

Regal Cinemas: $6.25 discounted ticket price for ages 60 and older.

BOWLING

Mt. Baker Lanes: 1788 LaBounty Drive, Ferndale, 384-0235. Ages 60 and older pay $2 per game during open bowling hours.

Park Bowl: 4175 Meridian St., 734-1430. Ages 55 and older pay $2.25 per game from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

20th Century Bowling: 1411 N. State. St., 734-5250. Ages 50 and older pay $1.75 per game.

FITNESS

Arne Hanna Aquatic Center: 1114 Potter St., 647-7665. $1 off on swimming and water aerobics for ages 62 and older.

YMCA: 733-8630 (Bellingham), 380-4911 (Ferndale), 354-5000 (Lynden). Discounts on annual and monthly membership for singles and senior couples (65 and older). Special classes for seniors.

Private health clubs: Many private health clubs offer special programs and classes for seniors and some offer membership and fee discounts.

GROCERIES

Bromley's Market: 315 Cherry St., Sumas, 988-4721. Tuesdays/Thursdays purchases of more than $25 are 5 percent off (for all ages).

Community Food Co-op: 1220 N. Forest St., 734-8158. Free membership for ages 62 and older.

SERVICES

Whatcom Transportation Authority: 676-RIDE or 676-7433, www.ridewta.com. People age 65 or older, or with a Medicare card or disability are eligible to apply for a Reduced Fare Card.

IN-HOME SERVICES

Department of Social and Health Services, 756-5750, www1.dshs.wa.gov. Provides a wide variety of services for the aging and disabled population.

Friendly Visitor Program at Interfaith Coalition, 756-5179. Matches compassionate volunteers with seniors whose health and well-being may improve with meaningful and caring human connection.

Meals on Wheels, 733-4030. Whatcom Senior Nutrition Project delivers frozen meals on a weekly basis.

INFORMATION

Alzheimer Society of Washington, 671-3316 or (800) 493-3959, www.alzsociety.org. Provides support, knowledge and resources for people and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementing illnesses.

American Legion Veterans Services, 734-3110.

Area Agency on Aging, 676-6749, www.nwrcwa.org. Provides support services such as a senior information and assistance program, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, case management and adult day services.

Department of Veterans Affairs, 733-9226.

Elder Service Providers, 734-3849, Debbie Gann, www.elderserviceproviders.org. Nonprofit consortium of professionals providing referrals and information.

Elder Services NW, 224-7916. Assistance for seniors and their families when living at home is no longer the best option. Provides education, assess needs, accompany seniors on facility tours, and helps with transitions.

Senior Information and Assistance Northwest, 738-2500, www.nwrcwa.org. Information about caregiver support, housing, in-home care, long-term care, medical insurance and general resources.

Senior Legal Assistance, 714-8208. Works in conjunction with Northwest Regional Council to provide legal services to people 60 and older.