Olathe Towers is new site for congregate meals

Johnson County Aging & Human Services has announced the opening of a new congregate dining site for older adults.

Olathe Towers, 1425 E. College Way, will host older adults Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A hot nutritious lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. daily. Breakfast is also offered Tuesday through Thursday.

The suggested donation is $3 per lunch or $2 per breakfast. No one (60+) is denied a meal if they are unable to donate. People younger than age 60 are also welcomed to eat lunch but must pay the full cost of the meal.

Reservations are required to receive a meal. Older adults are asked to call Olathe Towers by 10 a.m. the day before to make a reservation 913-393-3663.

The Area Agency on Aging provides nutritious meals at seven Neighborhood Centers in Johnson County. Neighborhood Centers offer a variety of services, activities and educational programs for older adults in the community. Centers are located in De Soto, Gardner, Lenexa, Merriam, Overland Park, Spring Hill and now Olathe.

Meals are funded in part through the Older American Act and the Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services.

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Centers webpage.