Food and Friendship for Older Adults

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B  supports senior dining programs throughout the region that provide weekday lunches for seniors who are 60 and older. Programs are usually held in community settings such as senior centers, senior living facilities or churches. Seniors are asked to make a voluntary donation for the meal to help offset the cost. Spouses of those 60 and older can also participate in the program, regardless of their age.

Senior dining programs have many benefits other than providing a meal and good nutrition. These include getting out, socializing, and even having participants volunteer their own time. Senior dining programs are a great way to combat loneliness and make new friends.

Program times vary by location. For a complete list of congregate meal programs in your community, contact the Area Agency on Aging 1-B at (800) 852-7795.

An important update related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak:

Many of our congregate meal sites are temporarily closed. Please call ahead to see if a community dining site is offering on-site meals and what safety precautions are being taken and should be observed. Meal pickup is being offered as an alternative at many locations for those 60 and older. See below for locations. Most sites require you to reserve a meal 24 hours in advance.

Temporary Pickup Meal Locations for those 60 and over

LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program
Pickup is from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,  Monday through Friday.
60 and over. $3 suggested donation. Must call 24 hours in advance to reserve a meal: (810) 632-2155. Two pickup sites:

• Fowlerville–Fowlerville Senior Center: 203 N. Collins St, Gregory, MI 48137
• Howell–Howell Activity and Recreation Center: 925 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843

MACOMB COUNTY
Macomb County Community Action
60 and over. Pickup is from 10 a.m. -12 p.m., Monday through Friday. (586) 469-5228. Two pickup sites: 

• Mt. Clemens– Mt. Clemens Farmer’s Market- 141 N. River Rd, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
•  Warren–Stillwell Manor (Parking lot)- 26600 Burg Rd, Warren, MI 48089

MONROE COUNTY
Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE)
Pickup is from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.,  Monday through Friday.
60 and over. $3 suggested donation.  Must call 24 hours in advance to reserve a meal: (734) 242-6800. Six pickup locations:

• Dundee–Dundee Senior Center: 284 Monroe Street Dundee, MI
• Luna Pier–Water Tower Park: 11345 Harold Drive, Luna Pier, MI 48157
• Milan– Sullivan Nutrition Site: 13613 Tuttlehill Rd. Milan, MI 48160
• Monroe–LIFE (MAIN): 2307 N. Monroe St. Monroe, MI, 48162
• Monroe–Orchard Nutrition Site: 924 E. Second St. Monroe, MI 48161        
• Monroe–River Park Plaza: 20 N. Roessler Street, Monroe, MI 48162            

OAKLAND COUNTY

Older Persons’ Commission
Available Monday – Friday. Pickup from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
60 an over. $3 suggested donation. Must call 24 hours in advance to reserve: (248)659-1032.  Suggested donation also  $3 per meal. 

• 650 Letica Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Pontiac Meals on Wheels
Pickup is Monday at 12:00 p.m. Five meals may be picked up at that time. Available to seniors 60 and older. Suggested Donation $2.50/meal. Two pickup locations

• Bowen Senior Center: 52 Bagley St, Pontiac MI
• Ruth Peterson Senior Center: 990 Joslyn Rd Pontiac MI

Waterford Senior Center
Pickup  is from 11:30 a.m. -12 p.m., Monday through Friday.
60 and over. $3 suggested donation.  Call by 10 a.m. to reserve meal: (248) 682-9450.  Pickup location:

• 3621 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford MI.

Western Oakland Meals on Wheels
Pickup is from 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Monday through Friday
60 and over. $3 suggested donation.  Call main office 24 hours in advance to reserve a meal: (810) 632-2155. Four pickup locations.

• Commerce– Richardson Community Senior Center: 1485 Oakley Park Dr, Commerce Twp, MI 48390
• Holly– Woodlands: 3323 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI 48442
• Milford– Milford Senior Center: 1050 Atlantic St, Milford, MI 48381
• Novi–Novi Senior Center (Meadowbrook): 25075 Meadowbrook, Novi, MI 48375

WASHTENAW COUNTY

Pickup  is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 11:45 a.m. -12:15 pm. 
60 and over. $3 suggested donation. Must call 24 hours in advance to reserve meal:  (734) 822-2117.  Pickup location: 

• Pittsfield Twp– 701 W Ellsworth, Ann Arbor MI 48108.