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Senior Nutrition
With partial funding from Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging and United Way of West Central Illinois, we provide a Senior Nutrition program in Henderson, Mercer, and Warren Counties for people 60 and older.
People 60+ with limited mobility may be eligible to receive home delivered meals on a temporary or indefinite basis. Call 309-734-4251 for details. Service typically begins the next week.
People 60+ are welcomed to join us at our open congregate sites. If you are over 60, live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren County and need a reliable source of nutritional food, call our office at 309-734-4251.
We serve more than 55,000 meals each year to area seniors. For information on the impact of nutrition for older adults, we invite you to read The Facts Behind Senior Hunger from the National Council on Aging Care.
As we age, healthy eating can make a difference in our health, help to improve how we feel, and encourage a sense of well-being.
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Congregate Meal Sites
Enjoy great food and company!
Henderson County
Community Senior Citizens
of Stronghurst
Mondays
Meals are served at 11:30 AM
Henderson Senior Center/Township Hall in Oquawka
Tuesday-Thursday
Meals are served at 11:30 AM
Mercer County Senior Center in Aledo
Monday-Friday
Meals are served at 11:30 AM
Mercer County
Warren County
Strom Center in Monmouth
Monday-Friday
Meals are be served at 11:30 AM
Roseville Community Center in Roseville
Fridays
Meals are served at 11:00 AM
Call our toll free number, 833-898-8934, to make your reservation for any of our congregate sites.
Reservations need to be made by 12 noon the day before you would like to eat lunch at any of the meal sites.
Lunch and planned activities
Event: Piece Together a Good Time
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: You’re invited to join us for a tasty meal and a little added fun. Gather around a jigsaw puzzle and help piece it together while enjoying time with others. Shared problem-solving, laughter, and great conversation come together as we work toward a common goal, one piece at a time.
Where: Mercer County Senior Center - Aledo
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Scalloped potatoes with ham, normandy veggies, dinner roll, angel food cake with strawberries OR choose the potato bar, served with 1% white or skim chocolate milk
Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
It’s more than just lunch. It’s community, connection, and a chance to enjoy good company.
Event: Lunch and Coloring Fun
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Come enjoy a tasty meal and then dive into some coloring fun! Exercise your mind and enjoy good conversation in a warm, welcoming atmosphere as you create and connect with others.
Where: Strom Center - Monmouth
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Pulled pork on a bun, coleslaw, potato wedges and mandarin oranges OR choose the potato bar option, served with your choice of 1% white or skim chocolate milk
Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
Bring your creativity, share some laughs, and enjoy a delightful afternoon.
Event: Dine & Design: Clay Creations
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Join us for a delicious meal, then get creative with clay! Whether sculpting or simply playing with the clay, this hands-on activity is a relaxing and fun way to express yourself and connect with others.
Where: Roseville Community Center - Roseville
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Time: Lunch and program begin at 11:00 AM.
On the Menu: Pulled pork on a bun, coleslaw, potato wedges and mandarin oranges OR choose the potato bar option, served with your choice of 1% white or skim chocolate milk
Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
Come for the meal, stay to mold.
Working with clay is a gentle way to keep your hands strong, flexible, and healthy.
Event: Find It After You Dine
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Come enjy a tasty meal, then settle in for a relaxing Seek and Find activity. Enjoy discovering hidden words while connecting with other in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that gently exercises your brain and bightens your day.
Where: Strom Center - Monmouth
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM
On the Menu: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, cauliflower, and fruit cocktail OR choose the potato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
Relax, have fun, and let the search begin!
Event: Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: You're invited to join us for a fun twist to our meal service with a Jigsaw Puzzle Swap! Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle, and enjoy some quality time with friends.
Where: Roseville Community Center - Roseville
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:00 AM.
On the Menu: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, cauliflower, and fruit cocktail OR choose the potato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
It’s the perfect mix of food, fun, and fellowship—
don’t miss the chance to laugh, play, and make new connections.
Event: Bring a Friend
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Bring a friend for lunch—someone not yet registered for our Senior Nutrition program and your name will be entered into a drawing for a prize. Enjoy a hot meal in a welcoming space, connect, share stories, and make meaningful connections.
Where: Community Senior Citizens of Stronghurst - Stronghurst
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Roast pork, roasted poatoes, brussel sprouts, macaroni salad and a banana OR choose the poato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
Bring a friend, join the fun, and help introduce someone new to our Senior Nutrition community.
Event: Bring a Friend
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Bring a friend for lunch—someone not yet registered for our Senior Nutrition program and your name will be entered into a drawing for a prize. Enjoy a hot meal in a welcoming space, connect, share stories, and make meaningful connections.
Where: Henderson Senior Center - Oquawka
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Roast pork, roasted poatoes, brussel sprouts, macaroni salad and a banana OR choose the potato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
Bring a friend, join the fun, and help introduce someone new to our Senior Nutrition community.
Event: Dine & Design: Clay Creations
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Join us for a delicious meal, then get creative with clay! Whether sculpting or simply playing with the clay, this hands-on activity is a relaxing and fun way to express yourself and connect with others.
Where: Mercer County Senior Center - Aledo
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Tacos with ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green beans and tropical fruit OR choose the potato bar, served with your choice or 1% white or skim chocolate milk
Cost: A suggested donation of $3.00 for the meal.
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 833-898-8934 to reserve your spot today.
Come for the meal, stay to mold.
Working with clay is a gentle way to keep your hands strong, flexible, and healthy.
One of our Senior Nutrition participants called to thank us, "the lunch was great and to be honest, I probably would not eat if it's not ready for me."
Another Senior Nutrition participant sent us a thank you note. "The meals are always very good! This is the best thing that's happened for us. It has helped me so much. I appreciate everything you do. Thank you for helping take care of the senior community."