Various communities throughout Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wasco, and Wheeler counties offer nutritious meals in a group setting for individuals age 60 and above, and their spouses (regardless of age). Frequently, the mealtime also includes recreational and social activities, as well as nutrition/health education. All meals provide 1/3 of the recommended daily nutritional allowance. Meals include: entrée, vegetable, grain, fruit and/or dessert, and a beverage.
Individuals age 60 and older are eligible for meals at no-cost; however a "suggested donation" would be very welcome. The senior meals program is supported by grants, but the grants cover just a portion of the program costs. Fundraising, support from county government, and local donations are essential to continue the program. The suggested donation for the meal for individuals 60 and older varies according to each meal site location. Everyone is welcome to eat at the meal sites. Those who are under 60 are asked to pay the meal site's posted cost of the meal.
Please refer to the county list below for a Congregate Meal/Senior Meal site near you.
Gilliam County
Arlington Meals delivered every Tuesday Please call to request your meal by noon on Monday. Bobbi Airnardi – (360) 367-0529 or Sabrina Wagenaar – (541) 351-9519 or 800-568-4558, ext 143
Condon Meals delivered every Thursday Please call to request your meal by noon on Wednesday. Sabrina Wagenaar – (541) 351-9519 or 800-568-4558, ext 143
For more information about these meal site programs or volunteer opportunities please contact: Sabrina Wagenaar at 541-351-9519 or 800-568-4558 ext 143
Hood River County
Hood River Valley Adult Center Meal served Mondays-Fridays at noon 2010 Sterling Pl, Hood River, OR 97031 541-386-2060
Mt. Hood Town Hall Meal served Thursdays at noon 6575 Hwy 35, Mt. Hood, OR 97041
Morrow County
None at this time. Please check back.
Sherman County
Sherman County Senior & Community Center - Moro Meal served Mondays-Fridays at noon 300 Dewey St., Moro, OR 97039 541-565-3191
Umatilla County
The Saddle - Pendleton Dine-in Meal Served Tuesdays 1:00-3.00pm 2220 SE Court, Pendleton, OR 97801 Pre-register at 541-278-5695
Milton-Freewater Neighborhood Senior Center Dine-in / Takeout Meal served Fridays 12:00-1:00pm 311 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 541-938-3311
Stanfield Senior Center Dine-in / Takeout Meal served Wednesdays 12:00-1:00pm 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield, OR 97875 541-449-1332
Ukiah Senior Center Dine-in / Takeout Meal served Fridays 11:30am - 12:30pm 100 W. Despain, Ukiah, OR 97880 541-427-3012
Wasco County
Pioneer Potlatch: Dufur Meal served Wednesdays at noon 320 NE 2nd Street, Dufur, OR 97021
Pioneer Potlatch: Mosier Meal served Mondays & Wednesdays at noon 500 East 2nd Street, Mosier, OR 97040
The Dalles Meals on Wheels (a non-profit separate from Mid-Columbia Senior Center) Meals served Mondays-Fridays at noon Located inside Mid-Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 541-298-8333
Wheeler County
Fossil Senior Meal Site Meal served Wednesday noon 702 E. 3rd Street, Fossil, OR 97830
Spray Community Center Meal served Thursdays at noon 807 Kahler Street, Spray, OR 97874
Use the button below to complete a NAPIS* form to register or to update your information.
The Home Delivered Meal program is more than just a meal! Friendly volunteers deliver nourishing hot and frozen meals that are nutritionally balanced to provide one-third of the recommended daily nutritional allowance. Volunteer drivers deliver these meals, offering a short conversation and informal wellness check for participants receiving the meals. This short visit is often the highlight of an isolated and lonely senior's day. It also fosters independent living, a sense of security, and helps to prevent premature or unnecessary admittance into a care facility.
Home Delivered Meals are available throughout Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, and Wasco Counties. Home Delivered Meals delivery days and times vary from community to community. Upon approval participants will be provided seven meals per week.
Participants are encouraged to contribute toward the cost of their meal as it helps ensure our program has the sustainability to continue for those that need it. In some communities, a monthly statement indicating the suggested contribution amount will be sent to participants. However, no eligible participant 60 years of age and older shall be denied participation because of failure or inability to contribute.
Eligibility Persons 60 years of age and older who are home-bound by reason of illness, incapacitating disability or are otherwise isolated may be eligible to receive home delivered meals. You may also receive home delivered meals, regardless of age, if you are the spouse or disabled dependent child who resides with the eligible person age 60 and older.
An in-home assessment must be completed by a CAPECO Case Manager to determine eligibility. An in-home assessment will take place upon the initial request for the program and on an annual or as needed basis. In some cases, meals may be delivered to individuals under the age of 60 who are Medicaid eligible as determined by Aging and People with Disabilities.
For more information about these programs, call 855-673-2372.
Click the button below to request an in-home assessment.