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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: Lunch & Lucky Rolls!
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Join us for a hot, nutritious meal followed by a fun game of Yahtzee! Roll the dice, startegize, and share some laughs with friends while enjoying this classic game.
Where: Mercer County Senior Center - Aledo
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Chicken fajitas with green & red peppers, peas, brown rice and apricots 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 hungry, leave smiling, and maybe even a Yahtzee winner.
Event: Savor, Shade & Solve
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then brighten your afternoon with us! After the meal, join us for a Coloring, Word Searcg, and Crossword Activity—a relaxing blend of creativity and brain-teasing fun designed to help you unwind while keeping your mind engaged.
Where: Community Senior Citizens of Stronghurst - Stronghurst
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Turkey & swiss on rye bread, peas & carrots, cheesy potatoes and pears 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.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon puzzles and creativity in a welcoming, friendly atomosphere—and take a break filled with colorful expression, quiet focus, and the satisfaction of solving a challenge.
Event: Savor, Shade & Solve
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then brighten your afternoon with us! After the meal, join us for a Coloring, Word Searcg, and Crossword Activity—a relaxing blend of creativity and brain-teasing fun designed to help you unwind while keeping your mind engaged.
Where: Henderson Senior Center - Oquawka
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Chicken strips, potato wedges, Celifornia Veggies, garlic bread, 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.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon puzzles and creativity in a welcoming, friendly atomosphere—and take a break filled with colorful expression, quiet focus, and the satisfaction of solving a challenge.
Event: Find It After You Dine
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a tasty meal, then settle in for a relaxing Seek and Find activity. Enjoy discovering hidden words while connecting with others in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that gently exercises your brain and brightens your day.
Where: Strom Center - Monmouth
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM
On the Menu: Shepherd's pie, dinner roll and mixed 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.
Relax, have fun, and let the search begin!
Event: Bites & Bookmarks
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then brighten your afternoon with us! After the meal, join us for making your own bookmark—create and decorate a bookmark using your favorite colors and designs.
Where: Roseville Community Center - Roseville
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:00 AM.
On the Menu: Stuffed green pepper casserole, wax beans, and applesaucem 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.
Share a meal, make memories, and enjoy time together—and create a
keepsake to enjoy with your favorite books.
Event: Color, Connect, and Dine
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Join us for the perfect opportunity to express your creativity with adult coloring pages while eating a hot nutritious meal in a warm and welcoming community setting. It's more than just a meal—it's a chance to connect, share stories, and engage with others.
Where: Strom Center - Monmouth
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Salmon patty, creamed peas, cauliflower, dinner roll, and tropical fruit 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.
Don't miss this chance to nourish your body, sharpen your mind, and make meaningful conenctions.
Let's color outside the lines together!
Event: Brain Teaser Cafe
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious meal and some brain-boosting fun! Enjoy lunch followed by games like crosswords, Sudoku, and seek-and-finds.
Where: Mercer County Senior Center - Aledo
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.
On the Menu: Salmon patty, creamed peas, cauliflower, dinner roll, and tropicla 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.
It's more than just lunch—it's a chance to engage, connect, and thrive in a supportive community.
Event: Bites & Brain Teasers
Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties
What: Enjoy a delicious lunch, then challenge your mind with us. After the meal, try your hand at rebus puzzles—clever word and picture pizzles that spark your inner preblem-solver.
Where: Roseville Community Center - Roseville
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: Lunch and program begin at 11:00 AM.
On the Menu: Salmon patty, creamed peas, cauliflower, dinner roll and tropical fruit 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.
Enjoy lunch, test your brain, get craft, and connect with friends,
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."