Senior Nutrition Program

Eligibility

• Meal Sites

  Any person, or someone married to a person, 60 years of age or older may be served at a meal site. All persons living in an apartment building where a meal site is located are eligible regardless of age. Disabled dependents of eligible seniors are also able to participate in the nutrition program.

• Home Delivered Meals

  Meals are available to those who are age 60 or older, confined to their homes and unable to prepare a meal. Spouses are automatically included regardless of age.

Meals

• Each meal is prepared to meet the nutritional needs of seniors and offers at least 1/3 of the Recommended Dietary Intake for older adults. Specials diets are not available, but meals are prepared with no added salt. All fruits provided are either fresh or canned in natural fruit juice.
• Meals are served Monday through Friday at most meal sites. Home delivered meals are also provided Monday through Friday at midday with the additional option of weekend meals.

Added Benefits of the Nutrition Program

Meal Site Benefits

• Socialize with friends and neighbors
• Join in fun activities
• Receive free nutrition health screenings
• Celebrate holidays and other special events
• Obtain up-to-date nutrition information
• Make a difference by volunteering at the meal site

Home Delivered Meal Benefits

• Drivers are a daily contact to make sure homebound seniors are safe and secure.
• Meals help seniors remain independent and able to live in their own homes as long as possible.

Cost

Contributions are voluntary, yet essential to sustain the program. Each person is asked to contribute as much as he or she can afford. Quest Cards may be used to make meal contribution. Donations made may either be made at the meal site or mailed to the ADVOCAP office at 181 E North Water, Suite 210, Neenah, WI 54956. Home delivered meal contributions can only be mailed to the ADVOCAP office. All contributions remain confidential.

Reservations

Reservations may be made at any of the meal sites listed or by calling the Nutrition Program office at 725-2791 or toll free at 1-800-631-2791. All reservations are due by 12:30 p.m. the day prior to services. Meals must be canceled at least 24 hours in advance.

Weather Cancellations or Emergencies

If public schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Nutrition Program meal sites and home deliveries will be canceled. Listen to local radio stations or watch WLUK Fox 11 for up to the minute cancellations or program changes.

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed in many different capacities in the Nutrition Program. Volunteer may:

• Host Meal Sites & Welcome Newcomers
• Serve Meals
• Deliver Meals
• Entertain Diners
• Set Tables
• Clean Up
• Wash Dishes
• Serve as an Advisory Council Member

For more information about volunteer opportunities please contact:

Check out these and other volunteer opportunities within the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program!

Transportation

Transportation is available to each of our meal sites for a nominal or no-cost basis by contacting:

Meal Site Locations

Don't sit home alone: come out to your local meal site to laugh, learn, eat, enjoy, and meet new friends!

For more information please contact:

Funding

Funding for ADVOCAP Homeless Services is provided in part:

• Federal Older Americans Act
• Winnebago County
• United Way of the Fox Cities
• City of Oshkosh
• City of Neenah
• Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
• Private Donations of Program Participants