Senior Nutrition

With partial funding from Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging and United Way of Greater Warren County, 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.

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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.

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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

Alexis Community Center in Alexis
Tuesdays and Thursdays

Meals are be served at 11:30 AM

Roseville Community Center in Roseville
Fridays

Meals are served at 11:00 AM

Phone

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: Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties

What: Join us for a tasty meal and a little added fun. Bring a puzzle and take a puzzle while enjoying time with others. Every swap means a surprise puzzle to take home and solve. Great conversation is always on the table as we piece together a good time, one puzzle and one conversation at a time.

Where: Roseville Community Center - Roseville

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025

Time: Lunch is served at 11:00 AM.

On the Menu: Scalloped potatoes with ham, wax beans, dinner roll, and angel food cake with strawberries

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 connections.

Event: Savor the Meal, Solve the Puzzle

Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties

What: Join us for a delicious meal, then stay afterward for a fun and friendly crossword puzzle activity. It's a great way to nourish yourbody, stimulate your mind, and connect with others.

Where: Strom Center - Monmouth

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025

Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.

On the Menu: Scalloped potatoes with ham, wax beans, dinner roll, and angel food cake with strawberries

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 connections.

Event: Share & Dine - Stories, Memories & More!

Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties

What: Come share your favorite stories about your life, family, pets, or anything else that brings you joy. Feel free to bring photos or keepsakes to show everyone. Let’s celebrate memories together!

Where: Henderson Senior Center - Oquawka

Date: Thursday, August 14, 20025

Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.

On the Menu: Baked spaghetti with meat, tossed salad,breadstick, and peaches

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 connections.

Event: Uno & U

Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties

What: Come enjoy a hot, nutritious meal in the company of friends, then stick around for some fun with Uno, fun, laughter, and connection. Whether you’re new or a longtime fan, you’ll enjoy great company and a chance to build lasting friendships.

Where: Mercer County Senior Center - Aledo

Date: Friday, August 15, 2025

Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.

On the Menu: BBQ rib patty on a bun, corn, green beans, and tropical fruit

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 connections.

Event: Find It After You Dine

Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties

What: Come 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: Community Senior Citizens of Stronghurst - Stronghurst

Date: Monday, August 18, 2025

Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.

On the Menu: Parmesan Chicken, au gratin potatoes, garlic bread and fruit cocktail

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 connections.

Event: Find It After You Dine

Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties

Where: Strom Center - Monmouth

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM.

On the Menu: Ham, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit, tater puffs, V-8 juice, and apple slices

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 connections.

Event: Books & Bites Exchange: A Story and a Meal

Who: If you're age 60 or older and live in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties

What: Don’t miss this page-turning chance to bring a book, swap, and discover a new story that could spark your next adventure or inspire a thoughtful conversation. Whether you prefer fiction, nonfiction, or something in between, there’s something for everyone to share and enjoy.

Where: Roseville Community Center - Roseville

Date: Friday, August 22, 2025

Time: Lunch and program begin at 11:00 AM.

On the Menu: Maid Rite on a bun, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, and an orange

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 connections.

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: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Time: Lunch is served at 11:30 AM

On the Menu: Baked pork chop on wheat bread, potato salad, coleslaw and pineapple

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 connections.

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."