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Active Generations’ Nutrition Program

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Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Active Generations provides multiple ways to ensure seniors have a reliable source of prepared, warm food each day. We offer meals at the Active Generations’ facility and Meals-on-Wheels for those who are unable to travel. You’ll find detailed information below and in the links to our various programs.

For more information, contact:

Nutrition Director, Rebecca Behnke at (605) 333-3304 or [email protected]

Meals On Wheels Coordinator, Samantha Locke at (605) 333-3305 or [email protected]

Eligibility

You do NOT need to be a member of Active Generations to dine with us!

Anyone 60 years of age or over, as well as their spouse or dependent adult who resides at home with the participant are eligible for the nutrition program. Persons under 60 years of age may participate at full cost of the meal or by calling the Department of Social Services at 605-367-5444 or the toll free number of Dakota at Home at 1-833-663-9673.

Funding for Senior Meals is a joint effort between federal and state governments, community support and participant donations.

Persons over the age of 60 are asked to contribute as much as they feel they can afford towards the cost of the meal. The average donation is $4.25 per meal (as of September 1, 2021).

Persons under the age of 60 pay the full cost of the meal which is $6.95.

How to sign up:

Meal tickets are available for purchase at Active Generations.  Each individual needs to fill out a short NAPIS form.  Your information is kept confidential. A suggested donation is necessary to activate your card.  Dining locations in the Sioux Falls area which offer adults 60 and over discounted meals are:

  1. Active Generations
    2300 West 46th Street
    Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm
    No reservations are needed.
    (605) 336-6722

How to use the Hy-Vee “Your Choice” card

The diner presents their pre-paid card at the Hy-Vee deli counter and selects a meal from the “YOUR CHOICE” designated menu. The diner can choose one meal per day from the following menu options:

Hy-Vee Breakfast Menu

  1. Good Start: 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, pancakes, homestyle potatoes, fresh fruit.
  2. Sunrise Breakfast: 1 egg, choice of 1 piece bacon or sausage and slice of toast.
  3. Cheesy Omelet: 2 egg with cheese and a side of fruit.
  4. Morning Melt: Choice of English Muffin or biscuit with 1 egg with cheese and either bacon, sausage or ham.
  5. Farm House Sandwich – Sourdough bread with 2 eggs, cheese and choice of bacon or sausage.

Hy-Vee Lunch/Dinner Menu

3 oz. Protein
1 Choice of Potato
1 Vegetable
1 Fruit
Juice, Milk, or Coffee

* Depending on availability. Menu subject to change.

Other Locations

The Active Generations Senior Nutrition Program serves the following cities. Call your local Senior Center to make a reservation or to apply for the Senior Meals Program.

Alcester (605) 934-2057
Beresford (605) 763-5074
Brandon (Home Delivery Only) (605) 333-3305
Bridgewater/Emery (Home Delivery only) (605) 729-2525
Canistota (605) 296-3531
Centerville (605) 563-2451
Chancellor (605)-409-8788
Chester (605) 489-2242

Colton (Home Delivery) 605-489-2242
Crooks (605) 543-5686
Dell Rapids/County Fair Foods (605) 428-5451

Dell Rapids (Home Delivery) (605)-428-5478
Garretson (Home Delivery only) (605) 333-3305
Hartford (605) 528-3999

Harrisburg (Home delivery only) (605)-333-3305

Hudson (605) 984-2111
Lennox (605)-409-8788
Montrose
Salem (605) 425-2670
Sioux Falls (605) 336-6748

Tea (Home delivery only) (605)333-3305