Friendly Fork (Senior Lunch Program)

The Senior Lunch Program, also called the Friendly Fork, serves tasty, healthy lunches for older adults at 22 locations across Weld County. Many meal sites also offer activities before or after lunch to give you a chance to connect with others and enjoy social time.

There is no cost for the meals, and no one is denied a meal if they cannot contribute. A suggested donation is requested to help support and supplement the cost of the program, which is posted at all the locations. 

Each meal provides about one-third of the nutrients you need for the day.

Who can dine with us?

  • Anyone 60 years or older
  • The spouse of someone who is 60 or older
  • People under 60 who live in low-income housing that serves as a meal site

Guests are welcome, but they will be asked to pay a guest fee.

Meal Sites

Meals are provided at various locations throughout Weld County.

Meal Site Address Weekday Time Phone Number
Birchwood 2830 W. 27th Street Lane, Greeley M, W, F 11:30 (970) 400-6955
Broadview 2915 W. 8th Street, Greeley T, Th 11:00 (970) 400-6955
Carbon Valley 151 Grant Ave, Firestone T, Th 12:00 (303) 833-3660
Eaton 1675 3rd Street, Eaton W 12:00 (970) 454-1070
Erie 450 Powers Street, Erie Th 12:15 (303) 926-2569
Evans 1100 37th Street, Evans T, F 11:00 (970) 475-1132
Fort Lupton 203 S. Harrison Avenue, Fort Lupton M 12:00 (303) 857-4200
ext. 6166
Greeley Active Adult Center 1010 6th Street, Greeley M, W 11:30 (970) 350-9440
Greeley Manor 1000 13th Street, Greeley M, W, F 11:30 (970) 400-6955
Greeley Senior Housing 1717 30th Street, Greeley M, Th 11:45 (970) 395-0822
Hill N Park 4205 Yosemite Drive, Greeley W 11:30 (970) 301-5574
Johnstown 101 W. Charlotte, Johnstown W 11:30 (970) 587-5251
Kersey 215 2nd Street, Kersey T, Th 11:30 (970) 353-1681
ext. 2
LaSalle 101 Todd Avenue, LaSalle T 11:00 (970) 284-0900
Lochbuie 501 Willow Drive, Lochbuie T 12:15 (303) 659-8262
Mead 109 3rd Street, Mead Th 11:45 (970) 400-6955
Milliken 1101 Broad Street, Milliken M, F 11:00 (970) 660-5040
Nunn 775 3rd Street, Nunn Th 11:45 (970) 897-2459
Pierce 221 Main Avenue, Pierce Th 11:30 (970) 834-2655
Platteville 508 Reynolds, Platteville M, F 11:30 (720) 815-8136
Rodarte Center 920 A Street, Greeley W 11:00 (970) 400-6955
Windsor 250 N. 11th Street, Windsor M - F 11:15 (970) 674-3500

Contributions

Participants have the opportunity to contribute towards their meal. The suggested donation is posted at each meal site. Services are not denied to eligible participants who are unable to make a donation. For participant convenience, Friendly Fork meal tickets are available and are offered for a suggested donation. These tickets may be used at any of the Weld County Friendly Fork meal sites.

Making or Canceling a Meal Reservation

Please make your reservation or cancellation by 11:00 a.m. the business day before your meal.

To find phone numbers for each meal site, check the Meal Sites section (blue dropdown) on our website.

Reservation/Cancelation Hotline(970) 400-6955
Email: friendlyfork@weld.gov

Nutrition Education/Counseling

Nutrition counseling to individuals 60 years of age and older. For an opportunity to speak 1-on-1 with a nutrition expert about your eating habits and health goals. You will learn about healthy food choices and receive ideas on how to prepare nutritious meals on a budget.

Group nutrition education classes and discussions are also offered free of charge at our meal site locations. Friendly Fork nutrition education covers many different topics, such as diabetes, healthy muscles and bones, and hydration.

Registered Dietician Phone: (970) 400-6118
Email: jlike@weld.gov

Senior Meal Site Support Volunteers

Thank You, Volunteers!

We truly couldn’t do this without you. Your time and dedication mean so much. Around 300 volunteers give over 20,000 hours each year to help keep the Friendly Fork Program running strong.

Your support makes a big difference for the Area Agency on Aging and the Friendly Fork (Senior Nutrition) Program. From helping in the kitchen to assisting with office tasks, volunteers are involved in every part of what we do. Whether you're setting up, serving meals, cleaning up, or helping behind the scenes, your efforts are deeply appreciated.

Interested in volunteering?

Reach out to the Senior Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator or stop by a Senior Nutrition site near you to learn more.

Senior Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (970) 400-6629
Email: jkoban@weld.gov