The Salvation Army began the Kane County Nutrition Program for older adults in 1974, creating five centers that year. In 1982, they added two sites in Kendall County, and in 1987, seven sites in McHenry County opened. In 1988, the name was changed to The Salvation Army Tri-County Golden Diners Service. The program has grown from serving 225 meals a day in 1974, to more than 1,000 today, with about 4,000 seniors participating. In 1995, to reach more older adults in need of nutritious meals, The Salvation Army began a restaurant program.
Older adults can now enjoy a nutritious meal at designated restaurants.
As the elderly population grows, The Salvation Army is serving more meals than ever before. More than 4,000 older adults are currently participating in the program, and nearly 100,000 meals are being provided annually. Just as essential are the opportunities for building new friendships, socializing, educating and providing programs with a spiritual focus. We depend on your continuing generosity to help fund this vital program, one you'll agree our older adults most certainly deserve. Your support is also needed if we are to receive important government grants.