The Greater Pocatello Senior Center's mission is to provide a nutritious hot noon meal for senior citizens, many of whom are unable either physically or financially to provide for themselves.

Description:
The Senior Center has about 600 members, about 40% of whom are at nutritional risk and about 90% of whom have incomes at or below the poverty level. The Center serves a hot lunch at the site five days a week. Home delivered meals are also available for members who are temporarily unable to come to the Center through the Meals on Wheels program. The Center is also a major factor in the social life of members,providing opportunities for card games, pool, dances, bingo games and other social activities.

History:
The Senior Center was founded about 25 years ago. The current facility is located at 427 N. 6th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201. The Center is governed by a 15 member board of directors, nine of whom are members and the remaining 6 from the community and local government.

Contact people:

Richard Scott, Operations Manager, (208) 233-1212, (email) Idaho Purce, Chairman, Board Of Directors, (208) 233-1212, (email)

Office fax number: 208/232-2788

Address:

427 N. 6th Avenue Pocatello, ID 83201 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

Facility is at the corner of 6th and Fremont, behind Idaho Commerce and Labor.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: n/a   Nearest Bus Stop: 7th and Fremont, 2 minute walk