Community Dining Sites
Iona’s Community Dining Sites work to eliminate senior hunger in DC by ensuring our older neighbors have access to nutritious food and the information they need to age well.
Community Lunch & Programming Sites
Iona hosts daily, in-person community lunch and wellness programs at various locations in Wards 2 and 3. Get to know your neighbors while enjoying coffee hour, a nutritious lunch, and wellness activities! We offer many activities including:
- Morning coffee and conversation
- Nutritious daily lunch
- Fresh Produce Markets
- Group nutrition education programs
- Exercise classes (yoga, dance, meditation and movement, strength/balance/core, cardio kickboxing)
- Group field trips
- Creative and performing arts (improve comedy, studio art, art and movement)
- Games
- Onsite specialist to connect participants to Iona programs and other services
Ward 2 Locations:
- Asbury Dwelling Place
- Claridge Towers
- James Apartments
- St. Mary’s Court
Ward 3 Locations:
- Active Wellness Program at St. Alban's
- Regency House
Ward 4 Locations:
- Colony House
- Fort Stevens Recreation Center
- Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
- Lamond Recreation Center
In addition to the sites listed above, Iona also offers community dining and wellness programming at the Asian and Pacific Islander Senior Service Center and the Oasis Senior Center
Program Details:
Iona's Community Dining Sites offer an in-person program Monday through Friday for DC residents aged 60 and older.
Programming is offered Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is not required, but you must provide identification and enroll in the program when you arrive. Lunches are reserved a week in advance, but we will do our best to provide a meal for you.
The extra food that I get from Iona is very helpful. It's saving me financially."
Learn more about Iona's nutrition services.
Please call our Helpline or send us a message to learn more about our nutrition programs and determine your eligibility.
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