Community dining sites

More than just a meal...
Mealtime is more enjoyable when you are with friends! The Senior Meal Program serves hot,  healthy meals and gives seniors opportunities to socialize and take part in activities like cards, bingo, and exercise classes. You can also learn about other services that are available. Most meal sites are associated with larger senior center programs that offer a wide range of recreational and educational classes.

 CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF COMMUNITY DINING SITE LOCATIONS

Who can participate?
Any person age 60 or older, regardless of income, and a spouse of any age can participate.

Where and when are meals served?
Meals are served Monday through Friday to senior citizens at 27 community dining sites.  Two additional ethnic meal locations (the Indian Council for the Elderly and the Asian American Senior Center) also serve meals but are only open a few times per week.  These meal sites have varying days and times for meals and should be called for more information.  

 26 sites serve one meal each weekday at 11:30 a.m.  Sites may be closed for holidays and bad weather. 

The United Community Center Senior Center serves at 11:00 AM and also serves meals on both Saturday and Sunday.  Monday - Wednesday - Friday and weekends, they offer Hispanic-style meals. 

 What does it cost?
Senior citizens are given the opportunity to contribute towards the cost of each meal. The suggested contribution is $2.00 per meal.

What are the meals like?
Senior meals are planned to help you stay healthy. Menus include an entrée, vegetables or fruit, potatoes, noodles or rice, milk, bread and dessert.  Coffee is also served. Low fat milk and diabetic/sugar free desserts can be ordered at any site.  Kosher meals are available at the Jewish Community Center location.  Southeast Asian-style meals are also offered on Wednesdays at the Milwaukee Christian Center.

Weekly Menus are published every Wednesday morning in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel Food section and in many community newspapers. Menus are also displayed on bulletin boards at all senior dining sites.  Monthly menus and schedules are posted on this website and they can also be picked up at most dining sites for you to take home for a handy reference. Click HERE for the link to current menus. 

How do I sign up?
Just call any of the 27 senior dining sites or senior centers to find out more about meals at their locations and how you can register for the program and receive your Diner's card.  A picture ID (a driver's license or senior citizen ID card) will be needed for identification at the time of registration.

Important phone numbers...
If you have additional questions or would like more information on the Senior Meal Program, contact:

Senior Meal Program at (414) 289-6995

Aging Resource Center of Milwaukee County at (414) 289-6874

or our TTY number at (414) 289-8591.