Senior Nutrition Programs

Senior Dining Centers are at seven (7) sites throughout Waukesha County. Social, recreational, and educational activities are also provided at the dining center.

• Eligibility:
  • Senior Dining Centers are open to individuals age 60 or older and their spouse, regardless of their age.

• Registration:
  • Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call the dining center where you wish to eat between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. If the dining center is closed, call the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) at (262) 548-7826.

Transportation to the dining centers may be available through the ADRC Shared-Fare Taxi and RideLine programs for $1.00 each way. This fare subsidy must be authorized in advance. Call the ADRC at (262) 548-7848 for more information.

Limited government grants cover a part of the meal costs. We accept confidential donations at each dining center. The suggested donation is $5.00. No eligible client will be denied a meal because of inability to contribute.

The Home Delivered Meals program provides a hot lunch meal to frail and homebound older adults who are unable to prepare their own meal (and meet other qualifications). Meals are delivered between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Program participant must be present to accept the meal at delivery. Volunteers deliver the meals and provide a wellness check for homebound individuals.

• Application and Assessment

  • You can apply for home delivered meals program, by calling (262) 548-7848. Staff will ask for information needed to complete an application form.

  • The ADRC will process the request and schedule an in-home assessment. The assessment provides information to determine if the person meets the eligibility requirements for meals to begin. The applicant will be notified once eligibility is determined.

• Funding and Donations

  • Limited funding covers a part of the meal costs and contributions from consumers help maintain the program. A suggested donation of $6.00 per meal is discussed during the in-home assessment. Contributions to help offset the cost of meals are essential to maintaining nutrition services for our community’s older adults.

  • A monthly donation statement is mailed to the client indicating the approximate value of the meals served and a confidential donation can be mailed to the ADRC office. No eligible client will be denied service because of inability to contribute.

For more information on Home Delivered Meals, call us at (262) 548-7848.

If you are receiving Home Delivered Meals, you can join a virtual Dining Club from your smartphone, tablet, or computer every Wednesday, 11:45a-12:45p. If you are interested, contact Courtney Klepp at cklepp@waukeshacounty.gov or call 262-548-7835.

Make a Contribution to the Waukesha County Home Delivered Meals Program.

• Contributions help offset the cost of meals and are essential to maintaining services for our community’s older adults.