This March, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is joining the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and local senior nutrition service providers to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program.

“Since its inception, the national Senior Nutrition Program has provided healthy, well-balanced meals to older adults in both group and home settings,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Illinois is proud to recognize the 50th anniversary of this program and the tremendous impact it has on seniors’ health and continued independent living in their communities.”

Since 1972, the Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults. Funded by the federal Older Americans Act, local senior nutrition programs serve as hubs for adults age 60 and older to access meals and other nutrition services that strengthen social connections and promote health and well-being.

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