keeping seniors healthy
Helping maintain good health and well being of our older citizens through well-balanced, nourishing meals, nutrition education and socialization.
meal preparation
68% of the meals served by the Area IV Senior Nutrition Project are prepared in kitchens operated by the Project. Food Service workers are Serv-Safe Certified in food safety issues and adhere to meal preparation instructions provided by the Project's Consultant Dietitian. The remaining 32% are contracted with local food service providers; primarily with local restaurants. A limited number of meals are made available from the local school district or senior care centers.
menus
All meals served by the Project are reviewed by a consultant dietician; by regulation each meal served must provide a minimum of 1/3 the daily dietary reference intake for seniors. All meals are computer analyzed for the exact nutritional content based on the recipes and preparation instructions required by the Project. Special efforts are made to limit the amount of salt, calories and fat contained in our meals.
JG, Bowdle
"I was having some minor health problems and was dealing with depression after the loss of my husband. My doctor recommended that I go to the Senior Center at Bowdle to eat. He figured I wasn't eating right!
It was a good move for me. The cook is good, so is the food and I enjoy talking to the others that attend."
JH, Webster
"I have been taking meals from the Senior Meals Program for five years. It is a wonderful program which furnishes delicious, well-balanced meals. Lots of variety too! They give me a purpose for the day. The volunteers and drivers are very friendly and helpful."
CV, Faulkton
"I enjoy the meals. They are very well prepared and plentiful. I am a diabetic and the meals are prepared for my diet. I like that they are delivered to me and enjoy the service."