SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION/RECREATION
Partially funded by a grant from AAAL, Older Americans Act, Illinois Department of Aging
The Senior Citizens Programs provide services to area senior citizens, 60 years of age and over. Nutrition centers prepare and serve meals to senior citizens who are unable to attend one of the meal sites. The meals are designed to provide at least 1/3 of the recommended daily nutritional needs of senior citizens.
Meals are provided at a suggested donation rate. Additional activities at the meal site are designed to help keep the seniors active and involved. These activities may include recreational, informational, and health related topics.
Transportation is available to senior citizens if they are unable to operate a vehicle or do not have a vehicle to use. The main purpose of the transportation program is to provide transport to the meals sites. Transportation for medical and shopping needs are also provided whenever possible. Transportation is also provided at a suggested donation rate.
The goal of the Senior Program is to keep area senior citizens active and in their own homes as long as possible. The reduction of institutional dependency is achieved through services and activities that promote good health and social interaction.
Service Areas: Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin Counties
Centers in Palmyra, Carlinville, Benld, Jerseyville, and Carrollton.
Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Handbook
Senior Citizens Newsletter April 2024
2023 Subaru Share the Love Video
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Senior Centers
April 2024 Menu
Macoupin County
Benld Senior Citizens Center
311 E Central Ave, Benld, IL 62009 [MAP]
(217) 835-3174
Carlinville Senior Citizens Center
213 North East, Carlinville, IL 62626 [MAP]
(217) 854-3622
Silver Strands Senior Citizens Center
133 W. State Street, Palmyra, IL 62674 [MAP]
(217) 436-2497
Greene County
Jersey County
Home Delivered Meals
Partially funded by a grant from AAAL, Older Americans Act, Illinois Department of Aging
Seniors can call ahead to make arrangements for our Home Delivered Meals Program. This program delivers meals to those who are unable to attend one of the meal sites. Must be 60 years of age and be homebound.
Macoupin County
Call 217-436-2497 for Girard, Modesto, Palmyra, and Virden
Call 217-835-3174 for Benld, Bunker Hill, Gillespie, Mount Olive, Sawyerville, Staunton, Wilsonville, and White City.
Call 217-854-3622 for Carlinville Area, Shipman and Royal Lakes
Call 618-372-8860 or 618-498-3483 for Brighton
Jersey County
Call 618-498-3483 for Jerseyville, Delhi, Dow, Elsah, McClusky, Grafton, and Fidelity
Greene County
Call 217-942-6414 for Kane, Eldred, Carrollton, Greenfield, Roodhouse, White Hall, and Rockbridge