Douglas County Senior Services, Inc.
Helping the older residents of Douglas County get connected and stay connected.
.Senior Meals Department Mission Statement
Improving the lives of Douglas County residents 60 and older
by serving well-balanced, nutritious and satisfying meals.
The Senior Meals Department serves an average of 260 noontime meals a day, Monday through Friday, at Dining Centers and to homebound customers in the communities of Baldwin City, Eudora, Lecompton and three sites in Lawrence.
To qualify for the meals at the dining centers, an individual must be 60 years of age or older. Spouses under the age of 60 may accompany their mate as well. Individuals who are under the age of 60 may enjoy a meal by volunteering to pack, serve, clean up or deliver lunches.
Please make a lunch reservation 24 hours in advance by calling 842-0543.
A donation of $2.75 is suggested for home delivered meals and lunch at any dining center.
Dining Center Locations
The Lawrence Senior Center
745 Vermont St., Lawrence
Kathryn Newman, Coordinator
(785) 842-0543
Babcock Place Dining Center
1700 Massachusetts, Lawrence
Shirley Brown, Coordinator
(785) 842-6976
The Baldwin Senior Center
1221 Indiana, Baldwin City
Jackie Lorenzen Coordinator
(785) 594-2409
(785) 840-6973
Eudora Dining Center
Pine Crest Apartments
924 Walnut, Eudora
Carol Mason, Coordinator
(785) 760-2102
Home Delivered Meals
To qualify for home delivered meals, the customer must be homebound and unable to attend a Meal Site. A staff member visits all home delivered customers to certify their eligibility and to provide assistance in obtaining other home-based services which might be useful.
