(Eugene, Oregon) – Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) is excited to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from The Roundhouse Foundation. The money will be used for its rural congregate Senior Meals Program sites.
The Senior Meals Program in LCOG’s Senior & Disability Services division operates nine congregate meal sites throughout Lane County called Café 60. They are in Eugene, Coburg, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Florence, Junction City, Oakridge, Springfield, and Veneta. The money for this grant will fund specifically the sites outside of Eugene and Springfield.
“We are truly honored to receive the grant from The Roundhouse Foundation! Thank you so much for your support and for recognizing the importance of our congregate meal sites for older adults in rural areas,” said Stephanie Sheelar, LCOG Deputy Director (Senior & Disability Services). “Thank you for this generous award. It will make a significant impact for our consumers in rural communities.”
“Thank you so much all your AAA [Area Agency on Aging] does to serve older adults in your communities,” said Rebeckah Berry, Grant Program Director at The Roundhouse Foundation.
Café 60 Dining Rooms
The congregate setting is designed to provide a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere where people age 60 and older, and their spouses, can gather for a meal. Older adults can enjoy meeting new people, form friendships, and gain support by coming together for meals on a regular basis. Balanced meals and social contact provide positive motivation for self-care for seniors who often eat poorly on their own and can become lonely and depressed in isolation. Congregate sites offer nutrition education and access to other aging services and information.
The nutrition program is more than just a meal -- its purpose is to nourish the whole person.
Eligibility to Dine with Us
- Individuals who are 60 years of age and over, and their spouses, regardless of age
- Individuals with disabilities regardless of age who reside with an accompanying older adult who are eligible under the Older Americans Act
- Cresview Villa residents ages 18-59
What is the Senior Meals Program?
LCOG Senior & Disability Services' nutrition wellness program operates nine Café 60 dining rooms and delivers Meals on Wheels throughout Lane County. Both programs serve adults age 60 and older and their spouses, regardless of their income.
For more information about the Senior Meals Program, go to https://www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane/page/senior-meals-program.
About Lane Council of Governments
LCOG’s mission is to coordinate and provide high quality public services in Lane County. Lane Council of Governments is dedicated to serving the public interest and enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Lane County. LCOG serves as a regional planning, coordination, program development, and service delivery organization in local communities across Lane County. Learn more at www.lcog-or.gov.
About Senior & Disability Services (and Senior Meals Program)
Senior & Disability Services, a division of Lane Council of Governments, provides services, information, and assistance to Lane County’s older adult population, adults with physical disabilities, and their caregivers. In Fiscal Year 2025, the Senior Meals Program served/delivered 124,862 meals to 1,044 participants in Lane County. Learn more at www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane/
About Roundhouse Foundation
Roundhouse Foundation supports creative solutions to the unique challenges associated with rural culture and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Its vision is to create a positive impact through collaboration in communities by encouraging creative problem solving, innovative programming, to stimulate local economies. For more information, go to https://roundhousefoundation.org.