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Nutrition Programs  

What people that regularly eat Nutrition Program meals say about our meals…

99% said meals provide healthy foods

95% said the variety of foods is good

94% said that the food tastes good

93% said that the meal looks good

Nutritional Content of Meals  

-˝ of the daily need for protein

-2-3 servings of fiber, rich nutrients

-A good source of vitamin A and C, through fruits and vegetables

-Fiber rich whole grain bread (most days)

 Meals are also prepared to limit the content of sodium (salt), saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories.  Diabetic desserts are also available.

Availability of Meals  

Meals are served Monday thru Friday at lunchtime at our Centers. Coffee, water, and milk are served with each meal.

Meals need to be reserved one day in advance. 

Durand: 672-8936

Pepin: 442-2289

Meal Delivery

Delivered meals are available throughout Pepin County, Monday thru Friday.  Meals are delivered about the same time each day from the nearest center.

Frozen Meals

Frozen meals selected from the menu are available for weekends, holidays, or as a second meal of the day. These meals can be picked up at a center or delivered.

Transportation

Transportation to/from the centers for meals are available, within a limited area.  Small stops (such as the bank, drug store, etc.) can be arranged going to or coming from the center.

Nutritional Supplement (Ensure)

Ensure may be purchased in individual cans or per case at any center.  Ensure is available in many different flavors.  Call (672-8936) to find out which ones we carry.

Cost of Meals

Eligible persons donate an amount they can afford toward the cost of the meal.  However, there is a suggested donation amount of $3.25 for congregate and $3.60 for hand delivered meals based on 40% of the meal cost.  Also, quest cards (food stamps) can be used for meal donations and are welcomed at all centers.

Dietitian Services

A registered Dietitian provides nutritional education and dietary counseling at each center.

Grocery Delivery Program     

This program is available to people who are unable to get their own groceries. (City of Durand only.)

Ordering- Call 715-672-8936 before 10 am on Thursday to place a grocery order.
The Senior Services Nutrition Van Driver will stop by your home on Wednesday and pick up the order. 
Do not call Econo Foods with your order.

1. Include your name and telephone number on the top of the grocery list

2. Be specific about the groceries you want, including brand names and sizes

3. Attach any coupons to the list, and put them in an envelope for safe keeping

4. There is a $2.00 charge per delivery, and this will be billed to you on your grocery bill that is sent out at the end of each month

5. A senior service volunteer will deliver the groceries the following Thursday morning

 If there are any problems with the groceries call, the manager of Econo Foods at 672-5971.

 If there are any problems with the delivering of the groceries, call the Aging Unit at 672-8941.