Senior Nutrition Program 262-833-8766

About
Racine County offers a nutrition program to adults over the age of 60 years. There are a variety of nutrition dining sites as well as the Meals on Wheels program (meals delivered to your home for those who are homebound).This program is available throughout Racine County. Deadline for making reservations to eat at any of the Dining Centers is 9:00 a.m. of the preceding business day.
Anyone 60 years or older and spouse of any age are welcome. Call us at: 262-833-8766 or toll free at: 1-866-219-1043, or email RCNutrition@racinecounty.com. You may also call these numbers if you are interested in volunteering.
By donating to Meals on Wheels, you help ensure that seniors in Racine County get the nutrition they need to live independently. Donate by Mail or Phone: Meals on Wheels, 1717 Taylor Ave, Racine 53403 or 262-833-8766.

Current Menu and Brochure
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Senior Dining Sites
To qualify to attend a nutrition dining site you must be over the age of 60 and have a means of getting to the site. Contact the ADRC if you would like information about transportation options in the community.
Dining Centers are located at:
Mount Pleasant Place (former Lincoln Villas South)
5820 Lincoln Village Drive –
Serving at 11:30 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Map
Enter Rear of building, garage door. Go to hallway, turn left , 4th door to your right is the dining room
Salvation Army
1901 Washington Avenue -
Serving at noon Monday through Friday beginning May 15th 2023 Map
Enter side bottom door by parking lot. Go down stairs.
Burlington Senior Activity Center
587 E State St, Burlington –
Serving at noon Monday through Friday beginning May 15th 2023 Map
Entrance off parking lot. Rear of building.

Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels program provides a hot, nutritious meal to homebound seniors who are no longer able to prepare their own meals. In addition to bringing meals, our drivers check on the well-being of our participants.
The requirements to qualify for the Meals on Wheels program are as follows:
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Must be homebound
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Must be 60 years or older
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Has difficulty preparing meals
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Must be unable to attend Senior Lunch program or Dining Center
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Has no one willing or able to cook for him/her
Available five days a week, you can look forward to seeing one of our dedicated volunteer drivers bring a meal and a smile right to your door.


Volunteering
Want to see what it is like to volunteer for Meals on Wheels? Check out these brief videos of local volunteers:
College Age Adult: https://youtu.be/y8cBwGs4N6c
Teams for Volunteers: https://youtu.be/Mosby5sGA6s
Recently Retired: https://youtu.be/_vdHi4YB0VY
Would you like to volunteer for the nutrition program - Meals on Wheels? Download the Application Here or give us a call and one will be mailed to you. Call 262-833-8766, or email: RCNutrition@racinecounty.com. See the Volunteer page to see all the opportunities available
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Information & Resources
Guide to Sucessful Overall Heath and Nutrition Booklet
Choose My Plate - https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Eat Well Care Well Newsletter (Although no longer published, this archive includes interesting information and healthy recipes that can apply to what's on your plate.)
Eat Well Extras:
One Pot High Protein Meals
Gardening
Newsletters:
May 2018 - Healthy Vision
April 2018 - Eat to Promote Wound Healing
March 2018 – Finger Foods
February 2018 - Protein Tips
January 2018 – Healthy Snacking -Popcorn
2017
December 2017 – Quick Holiday Recipes
November 2017 - Mindful Eating
October 2017 - Roasted Veggies
September 2017 - Increase Fiber
August 2017 - Finger Foods
July 2017 - Healthy Salad
June 2017 High Protein High Calorie
May 2017 Using Convenience Foods
April 2017 Quick and Easy Meals
March 2017 High Protein Breakfast under 10 Minutes
February 2017 Nutrient Dense Snacking
January 2017 High Protein Meals in 1 Pot