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Senior NutritionCongregate Dining Programs✓ Verified
Jacksonville, Duval County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
City of Jacksonville Senior Services — Senior Center Congregate Dining Program
About This Organization

The City of Jacksonville Senior Services Division operates Duval County's largest network of Older Americans Act (OAA Title III-C1) congregate senior dining centers across 20+ neighborhood Senior Centers—including the Mandarin Senior Center, Lane Wiley Senior Center, Bennie Furlong Beaches Senior Center, Clanzel T. Brown Senior Center, and Leroy D. Clemons Senior Center. Residents aged 60 and older receive free hot, dietitian-balanced lunches each weekday alongside fitness classes, computer labs, arts and crafts, and companionship.

Official Verification Sources: City of Jacksonville Senior Services — Senior Center Congregate Dining Program Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Older Americans Act / Nutrition Partner Credential: COJ-SSD-NUTRStatus: Active / Verified

Issuer: City of Jacksonville Senior Services Division & ElderSource (PSA 4) OAA Partner

Notes: 20+ Neighborhood Senior Dining Centers Across Jacksonville & the Beaches; Free Hot Dietitian-Approved Midday Meals for Adults 60+ Every Weekday; Daily Exercise, Line Dancing, Ceramics, Health Screenings & Free Center Shuttle

Services Offered
Weekday Hot Congregate Lunches Meeting 1/3 Daily Recommended Dietary Allowances
Nutrition Education & Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshops
Senior Fitness, Chair Yoga, Billiards, Bingo & Arts Programming
Free Door-to-Center Municipal Van Transportation for Enrolled Seniors
SHINE Medicare & Community Resource Information Events
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about City of Jacksonville Senior Services — Senior Center Congregate Dining Program's services, licensing, and credentials.

Who is eligible to eat lunch at a City of Jacksonville Senior Center?

Any Duval County resident aged 60 or older (and their spouse of any age) is eligible to register at any of the City's 20+ Senior Centers and enjoy a hot weekday lunch and activities at no required cost.

How do I find the closest Jacksonville Senior Center to my home?

Call the City of Jacksonville Senior Services Division at (904) 255-5400 or visit jacksonville.gov to find centers in Mandarin, Westside, Northside, Arlington, Southside, Downtown, and Jacksonville Beach.

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Contact Information
Address
10941 Mandarin Rd
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Clinical / On-Call Support Where Applicable)
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