The mission of the Salvation Army Golden Diners Nutrition Program is to promote independent living and improve the health of senior citizens through the gifts of love, fellowship and spiritual support. The Program offers a choice of services:

Deli Dining Center provides seniors a nutritious meal and the opportunity to socialize with other seniors. Deli-style service offers members a choice of hot soup, salad, sandwiches and dessert. Health and wellness information is also made available.

Home Delivered Meal Program provides home-bound seniors with hot nutritious meals which are delivered by Salvation Army employees and volunteers . The meal delivery also provides a vital "well-being check" to assure that all is well in the life of our home-bound members.

The Golden Diners Nutrition Program is open to all seniors 60 years of age and older. Membership is free and there are no income requirements. Apply for your card at the McHenry Township Senior Center.

For information call Site Manager, Mary Ann at 815-385-8260.

The Golden Diners Deli is open weekdays. A suggested donation of $3 per meal is requested which represents approximately one-third of the actual cost of the meal and no one is turned away due to inability to contribute.

The program is subsidized by federal grants which are distributed through the Illinois State Department on Aging and the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. The McHenry County Senior Referendum, as well as local funding sources also supplement the program so that any senior may enjoy the meals, regardless of income.

Salvation Army Golden Diners Nutrition Program relies heavily on local volunteers

 to make this program possible.

 

At the congregate site,

volunteers help prepare and serve meals.

 

Volunteers are also instrumental

in the delivery service to the home-bound.

 

If you would like to volunteer your services or need additional information, please call  630.232.6676. Be sure to visit their website.