Beginning Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Greenwood Senior Center will implement new operating hours and meal service changes in response to a growing funding crisis affecting senior centers across Sebastian County.
These changes aim to help sustain vital services for congregants and home-delivered meal participants while balancing resource limitations.
Weekly Schedule for On-Site Congregants
Monday–Thursday:
Open: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch served daily at 11:30 a.m.
Bingo will take place every Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Friday:
Open for socialization only — activities like pool, cards, and fellowship.
There will be no lunch service.
Tentative hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., subject to weekly adjustment
Weekly Schedule for Home-Delivered Meals Monday–Thursday:
Normal delivery routes
Friday:
No delivery service
Participants will receive a frozen meal on Thursday to enjoy on Friday
For questions, reach out to Lisa Moore at 479-597-3010.
The Bigger Picture:
Urgent Funding Shortfalls
These adjustments come amid a critical funding shortfall facing all senior centers in the region. Deanna Rice, Executive Director of Region 8 Senior Centers, reports heartbreaking realities—including the first-ever food waitlist for seniors in her 20-year tenure.
“In my 20 years, I have never had to turn someone away because we did not have enough food,” Rice shared.
Cuts include a staggering $34,333 reduction in USDA funding, while staff—already working with limited hours and without benefits—face increasing financial uncertainty. Rising maintenance and fuel costs for programs like Meals on Wheels further compound the crisis.
Legislative support is urgently needed to sustain these programs. Anyone with questions or wishing to help can contact Deanna Rice at 479-648-9970.
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