Week of Jan. 22-28 Senior Lunch Menus and Prices for Union County

Union County senior residents have a full week of midday meals scheduled at the Union County Senior Center for Jan. 22-28, providing predictable nutrition and meal planning for older adults and caregivers across La Grande.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St. Tentative menu items for the week are pork roast on Thursday, Jan. 22; baked tilapia on Friday, Jan. 23; country fried steak on Monday, Jan. 26; beef stroganoff on Tuesday, Jan. 27; and a Reuben sandwich on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The suggested donation for seniors is $5; non-seniors are listed at $10.

The weekly schedule and pricing give local seniors and caregivers a reliable baseline for meal planning and budgeting. For many fixed-income residents, a $5 suggested donation helps stretch limited household food dollars while maintaining access to congregate meals that also provide social contact and a measure of food security. The $10 non-senior price underscores the program’s subsidy model and the role of donations in offsetting service costs.

The listing is part of a wider statewide roundup that also provides menus and contact information for senior centers in Baker City, Boardman, Heppner, Hermiston, Irrigon, John Day, Monument and Pendleton, and includes phone numbers for reservations and Meals on Wheels information. Those contact details are intended to help residents reserve spots, arrange home-delivered meals, and coordinate with center staff or volunteers.

For Union County officials and service providers, clear weekly menus and posted donation guidance reduce friction for clients and make it easier to track demand for congregate and home-delivered meals. Consistent menus can also aid procurement planning and volunteer scheduling, and they provide transparency about the services local government and nonprofit partners offer to older residents.

Practical next steps for readers are to note the daily offerings, plan transportation or caregiver assistance for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch window, and use the listed phone contacts to reserve meals or inquire about Meals on Wheels delivery. As winter continues and meal demand can vary, maintaining awareness of weekly menus and donation levels helps families, service agencies, and county decision-makers ensure seniors in Union County have steady access to affordable, nutritious meals.