Nutrition Services
IT'S HERE! Your opportunity to do something different this holiday season through DICSA's Feed A Senior Feed A Heart inaugural event! Use the special donation link on this page to donate a meal or meals to homebound seniors in Dickinson or Iron County. It's a great way to spread some extra love and joy to those who are isolated and often alone. Thank you!
For each $10 you donate, a homebound senior on DICSA's Home Delivered Meal Program will receive a special note that lets them know a donation was made on their behalf and that they are loved and appreciated. You can choose at the time of checkout whether or not you'd like to include your name.
Click to see the Feed A Senior Feed A Heart flyer.
Home Delivered Meals
Serving Dickinson, Iron and Baraga counties, the Home Delivered Meal Program is designed to assist homebound seniors in meeting their nutritional needs by delivering meals to their homes up to seven days a week.
DICSA serves over 70,000 hot, home delivered meals to eligible participants each year. Each meal is nutritious, tastes great, and is delivered to the home of a senior who is not able to leave their home under normal circumstances. There is no charge for this program, however participant donations are greatly appreciated and directly support the program.
To receive Home Delivered Meals, please call. If there is no waiting list, meals will begin immediately, however an in-depth assessment must be completed in the participant's home to determine eligibility and develop a service plan.
Who Qualifies: Seniors ages 60+
Please call the DICSA Main Office to register at: (906) 774-2256
Cost: Suggested donation of $5
Congregate Meal Program
The Congregate Meal Program provides nutritious meals and nutrition education to older individuals in a congregate setting at most local Senior Centers.
In addition to the meals served, this program provides an opportunity for socialization and for obtaining information about other services and activities available in the area.
Congregate meals are available to anyone 60 years of age or better. There is a suggested donation of $5 per meal to help support the program. Those under the age of 60 are also welcome to enjoy the meals, however they are asked to pay the guest fee of $6 per meal.
Meals are most often served during lunchtime, however some senior centers may offer evening meals on certain days of the week. Please contact any of the local senior centers for information on when they are serving meals, as well as lunch menu choices.
Who Qualifies: Anyone!
How to Register: No prior registration needed.
Where: Meals are held at your local senior center
Cost: Suggested donation $5 for seniors 60+; $6 cost for non-senior guests
Contact Information
If you or someone you know have questions about DICSA's Nutrition programs, please do not hesitate to call us. We would be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
Christine McMahon - Nutrition Director
Telephone: (906) 774-2256, x235
Email: cmcmahon@dicsami.org
Sarah VanMarter - Nutrition Assistant
Telephone: (906) 774-2256, x230
Email: svanmarter@dicsami.org