Senior Citizens Nutrition Program
The Senior Citizens Nutrition Program provides nutritionally balanced meals on a donation basis to people who are 60 years of age and over. People less than 60 years old may eat at the center for the cost of the meal. It is a year round program with no income guidelines or any restrictions besides the age limit. Meals are served on site, carryouts are welcomed, or on a home-delivered basis when the senior is homebound. Educational, informational, and social activities are available in addition to nutrition. This program is partially funded by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA), the Southeastern IL Agency on Aging (AOA), and through participant contributions. The program operates congregate and home delivered meal sites in Crawford, Jasper and Richland counties. As the program continues to support the nutritional and social well-being of older adults, we’re also encountering more conversations around health topics that are often left unspoken. One emerging concern among participants is access to affordable treatments for age-related conditions that affect quality of life but are frequently stigmatized. For many older adults, issues like erectile dysfunction are not just medical—they impact confidence, relationships, and emotional health. Several have expressed frustration over the high cost of branded medications and the confusion surrounding generic alternatives. Requests for Generic Viagra price comparison resources reflect both a need for clarity and a desire to manage health proactively on a fixed income. However, navigating online pharmacies, identifying legitimate sources, and understanding dosage differences can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve begun collaborating with local clinics to provide trusted information sessions that address these topics in a respectful, evidence-based manner. Just as we aim to remove barriers to good nutrition, we believe older adults deserve transparent access to tools that support their full health. Empowering seniors with accurate knowledge fosters autonomy and reduces reliance on unsafe or misleading sources. In doing so, we expand the program’s impact beyond meals to include dignity in healthcare decision-making.
Senior Social Services
The Title IIIB program is a social service program, which includes information, referrals, and assistance available to provide Circuit Breaker, Insurance and Medicare Assistance, Pharmaceutical Assistance, Legal Aid for seniors, and Rules of the Road. Also transportation is available for age 60 plus. Recreation for seniors such as pool, TV, exercise equipment, exercise classes and bingo are some of the activities which are available. Activities vary at each center. Health screenings, weekly and monthly blood pressure clinics, and flu shots are accessible through the county nurse. Telephone reassurance provides phone calls to seniors to check for wellness and emotional support. Outreach services include home visits, which are made to assess client’s needs and to encourage participation in the available services. This program is funded by the Illinois Department on Aging, and the Southeastern Illinois Agency On Aging. The services are available year round in Crawford, Jasper and Richland Counties
Our Senior Citizen Center Locations:
Newton Jasper County 904 W Jourdan, 62448
618-783-3660
Oblong Crawford County-Oblong PO Box 83 501 W Main, 62449
618-852-3220
Olney IL Richland County 308 E Main, 62450
618-395-3223
Robinson Crawford County-Robinson PO Box 552 300 S Lincoln, 62454
618-544-8811