The Monroe Senior center was established in November 1977 and has been providing services for over 30 years. The center is 501 C-3 a non-profit organization. The Monroe City Senior nutrition Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, religion, age or handicap. The Monroe City Senior Nutrition has been trained and does participate with the Family Care Registry and is currently in the process to do so with the E-Verify. In addition to the above all employees will receive continued training on HIPPA requirements and comply. The Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center’s mission is to provide meals, information and referral, socialization, educational and recreational activities to elderly and handicap adults in Monroe City, Palmyra, Perry, Philadelphia, Center and the surrounding rural area between the communities we serve. Our goal is to assist seniors and handicap adults to maintain their independence and prevent premature institutionalization. Diana Hendrix, Program Administrator, is directly responsible for all services provided by the Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center. The Administrator available by cell phone at all times. Daily contact is kept with the satellite sites. There is sufficient trained staff and volunteers available to ensure services are provided in an effective manner. In the Administrators absence a paid administrative assistant/secretary or a trained volunteer staff is available to ensure that services are being provided. The Administrator or the person designated by the Administrator will be present at all times the Senior Center is in operation.

HOURS OF OPERATION

The Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center’s regular service days are Monday through Friday with provision for weekend and supper meals as needed.

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MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00A.M. – 4:00P.M.

The Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center will observe the following holidays:

January 1 - New Year’s Day

Last Monday in May - Memorial Day

July 4 - Independence Day

First Monday in September - Labor Day

Fourth Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day

December 24 - Christmas Eve

December 25 - Christmas Day

When any such holiday falls on Sunday, such holiday shall be observed on the following Monday. All holiday closings are advertised in our monthly newsletter and weekly papers. A sign shall be posted on our bulletin board in the center. Homebound clients are notified by a personal phone call or by our volunteer drivers. At this time special arrangements can be made for a cold meal if necessary.

The Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center serves the majority of the 60 plus population through our Nutrition Program in Monroe City, Perry, Palmyra, Center, Philadelphia and rural area between these communities with emphasis on the socially and economically needy persons. The Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center continuously educates the community and seniors through various outreach techniques. News articles containing information of our activities, special events, the nutrition program, information & assistance and other topics that might interest senior citizens are put in local papers and on the radio. The Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center currently distributes over 500 monthly newsletters to seniors and businesses in Monroe City, Perry, Palmyra, Philadelphia and Center. Each community newsletter is individualized to address the needs in their area. There is a bulletin board in our center to update seniors and the community daily on news and services available. Monroe City Senior Center and the Palmyra satellite site have out door lighted signs that are updated at least weekly. The administrator is very active in the Community and other agencies that target the elderly and handicap population some include the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Disaster Unmet Needs Committee, Shelter Workshop, Monroe City Manor Nursing Home, local schools and many other community groups. Many professional agencies refer potential clients to our agency. Services are primarily advertised by word of mouth through staff, board members, volunteers and participants currently receiving services.

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MEALS: The Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center’s mission is to provide meals, information and referral, socialization, educational and recreational activities to elderly and handicap adults in Monroe City, Palmyra, Perry, Philadelphia, Center and the surrounding rural area between the communities we serve.

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IN-HOME: In-Home Services are delivered to the elderly in their homes to persons of 60 years of age or older and have an assessed need. Services are delivered on a priority level. High priority individuals will receive services first. High priority individuals are those who have returned from a hospitalization or nursing home and require assistance to maintain independence. The Monroe City Senior Nutrition Cebter provides In-Home services to all of the Monroe, Marion and Ralls County area. Personal Care, Homemaker Chore and Respite Services are delivered by qualified personnel according to Northeast Missouri Area on Aging guidelines and Monroe Senior Center protocols. The goal: to assist clients with activities of daily living in order to maintain dignity and independence within their home, and to provide respite services to caregivers. We pride ourselves in providing excellent Nutrition and In-Home care services to all those we serve. We also ensure that in the line of carrying out our duty, we comply with the laws and health regulations. Our employees are well trained and qualified to handle the wide range of home health care services.

Our strength lies in the fact that we have been serving the seniors and handicap adults in Monroe, Ralls and Marion counties for 37 years. We have become a vital one stop shop for a variety of services to assist the seniors with their independence and ability of remaining in their own homes longer. We have established a very strong community support system and volunteer network which enables our programs to go the extra mile to serve the needs of today’s Seniors.