MEALS & FOOD

Learn about COA meal services, including meal site locations, schedules, and eligibility—plus details on Meals on Wheels and how to participate.

Home Delivered Meals

Congregate Meals & Meal Sites

Kalkaska Senior Center

303 S. Coral Street

Lunch: Monday through Friday
Fresh vegetable salad bar @ 11:30 AM and Lunch from 12 to 12:30 PM

RSVP FRIDAYS ONLY

Breakfast: Fridays
Made from scratch, made to order, plate size omelette's 8 AM to 9 AM
Alternative breakfast items also available. Alternate varies each week.

Directions

Bear Lake Township Hall

198 E. Bear Lake Rd

Lunch: Tuesdays and Thursdays
12 to 12:30 PM

RSVP 8:30 to 9 AM to Iola (941) 270-1549

Directions

South Boardman Senior Center

5503 Boardman Rd SW

Lunch: Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:30 to 1:00 PM

RSVP 9:30 AM to Marci (231) 360-7697

Directions

Clearwater Township Hall / Little Red Schoolhouse (Rapid City Meal Site)

5440 River St NW

Lunch: Wednesdays
12 to 12:30 PM

RSVP 9:30 AM to Pam (231) 564-2794

Directions

Garfield Township Hall (lower level)

0466 W Sharon Rd

Lunch: Mondays
12 to 12:30 PM

RSVP 9:30 AM to Marci (231) 360-7697

Directions

Kalkaska Senior Center

Special Holiday Meals Throughout the Year

We put on several special meals and events throughout the year. Events with the * denote those where you must RSVP.

Valentine's Day
February 14 or the Friday before if the 14th falls on a weekend

St. Patrick's Day
March 17 or the Friday before if the 17th falls on a weekend

Trout Festival*
Trout Friday, the fourth Friday of April

Senior Appreciation Day
A Friday of August, complete with entertainment, raffles, games, door prizes, and more

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Held every April during National Volunteer Week. This is an invitation only dinner for our volunteers who have given at least ten hours of their time during the previous year

Veteran's Day
November 11 or the Friday before if the 11th falls on a weekend, beautiful program with music and recognition of our guests, Kalkaska County's Veterans, who are our guests for this meal

Christmas Brunch*
December, entertainment, raffles, door prizes, and more

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Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels helps Kalkaska County older adults stay healthy, safe, and independent by delivering nutritious meals right to their door—along with a friendly, reliable check-in.

If you or a loved one could use support with meals at home, our program provides convenient home-delivered meal service designed to fit real-life needs. Meals on Wheels can help reduce isolation, improve wellness, and make it easier to remain at home with confidence.