Siouxland Aging Services would like you to join them for hot, nutritious meals served at 30 meal sites locations throughout Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, and Woodbury counties in Iowa.
What are “Congregate” meals? Congregate meals are hot, nutritious meals served to older citizens who choose to participate in the program.
Who is eligible to participate? Eligible participants are persons 60 years of age or older, or the spouse of someone who is 60 years of age or older.
What does the meal cost? You will not be charged for the meal. Instead, you are asked to contribute as much towards the meal cost as you can afford. (Suggested contribution is $2.25)
What type of menu is available? The meals are general diet consisting of a main entrée, two servings of vegetables of fruits, dessert, milk, bread or starch and beverage. The meal is designed to provide 1/3 of the RDA requirements.
What else does the program offer? Friendship and Fun – Information on topics of interest to the elderly – Nutrition – Education & Wellness – Entertainment – Dancing – Cards – A good time!
What must I do to participate? To participate, reservations for meals must be made at least one day in advance. Please call Siouxland Aging Services for more information about the meal site location nearest you.
Siouxland Aging Services Meal Site Locations: Akron, Anthon, Aurelia, Battle Creek, Cherokee, Correctionville, Danbury, Galva, Hinton, Holstein, Hornick, Ida Grove, Lemars, Mapleton, Marcus, Merrill, Moville, Onawa, Pierson, Remsen, Rodney, Sgt. Bluff, Sioux City, Sloan, Soldier, Ute, Whiting.
For more information or meal site locations and serving times, call Siouxland Aging Services: Sioux City at 712-279-6900 or Toll Free at 800-798-6916.
