Congregate Meals will be offered in the dining room at the Burnside Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This program offers the opportunity for seniors to enjoy a nutritious meal together. Eligibility: Branch County seniors age 60+ qualify for this program. Completing a brief form on demographic information is required once per year. This can be done at the same time you come to eat your meal.
The Home Delivered Meals program provides five meals per week. These meals are delivered on three days per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Three ready-to-eat meals are provided as well as two frozen meals per week. Eligibility: Branch County seniors age 60+ who are home-bound qualify for this program. An initial assessment at the client’s home must be scheduled and completed before participation in this program can begin.
The food served in these programs is produced by Milestone Senior Services. Menus can be found online or picked up in the building. Funding: This service is funded by state and federal grants as well as senior millage. There is a $3 suggested donation per meal; however, a donation is not required.
For more information on this program, call Burnside Center at (517) 279-6565.