Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.
We enhance the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public service.
Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
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Join Us for Meals, Exercise, Classes and More
Good nutrition is an important part of healthy aging. Senior Dining sites serve delicious, nutritious meals at convenient locations throughout Milwaukee County.
Anyone 60+ can join us for lunch. There is a suggested contribution of $3 for diners 60 and over and a cost of $8 for their guests under 60.
For most sites, you will need to plan ahead and make a reservation in advance. Some sites are often able to accomodate walk-ins-- but there are no guarantees. If you prefer to be more spontaneous, you will want to check out our Dine Out offerings-- they operate on a First-Come, First-Served basis. On arrival you should expect to complete the Diner Registration form (or print, complete and bring along).
Call (414) 289-6995 for more information or take a look at our dining FAQs.
Click on the map to find a Senior Dining site in your area or download our current list of Senior Dining sites.
Learn more about what happens during times of severe weather.
There are five county-owned senior centers that serve meals and offer social, educational, fitness and recreational opportunities. Anyone 50 or over is welcome. Join us for a game of pool, a class of Tai Chi, quilting, woodshop and much more.
Click on the map to find a Milwaukee County-owned Senior Center in your area or download our list of senior center locations.
Envisioning Our Senior Centers Project
Dining Menus
Activity Guide
Current list of Senior Dining sites.
The Meals on Wheels Program promotes independent living for homebound older adults through the delivery of a hot, nutritious noon meal Monday through Friday. We are committed to helping older adults live healthier and more nourished lives in their own homes.
To be eligible for Meals on Wheels, you must be:
Learn more about what happens during times of Severe Weather.
Call (414) 289-6874 for a Referral
If you are already registered for Meals on Wheels, contact Goodwill at (414) 358-6527 regarding updates to your service.
Meals on Wheels serves over 1,800 older adults every day. Learn how you can donate to support this important work.
Stockboxes are boxes of free, healthy food provided each month to seniors who meet the income qualifications. Stockboxes typically include cereal, milk, canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta or rice, protein, juice, canned meat and cheese. They are distributed at sites around the County each month.
Farmer's market vouchers are available to low-income seniors to help connect them with fresh healthy fruits and vegetables. These coupons can be used at participating farmers markets throughout the season.
FoodShare is monthly funds to help you purchase healthy foods. It is distributed through a QUEST card (similar to a debit card) that can be used at most grocery stores.