Dupage Senior Citizens Council

11/29/2025

Calling all Federal employees and retirees! Planning on giving through the CFC this Giving Tuesday? Visit GiveCFC.org and click the Donate button to get started. And, don't forget to use our CFC code # 98965 for your donation!

11/28/2025

Thank you to the volunteers who came out for fall Yard Clean-Up days!

Volunteers came out to help rake leaves, pick up branches and more to help keep seniors' yards safe and clean as we go into winter.

Thank you to all of the groups who came out to help, and we hope you had a great time giving back to the community!

11/26/2025

We're wrapping up November's Health & Wellness discussion on Emergency Food Supplies. For more information, visit www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/health-wellness-2/

11/26/2025

We are thrilled to announce our participation in the 2025 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Federal employees and retirees can find us in the charity list this fall with the code # 98965

11/24/2025

Our offices and meal pickup sites will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving. All locations will re-open on Monday, December 1st.

11/21/2025

Join Parkview Community Church in Glen Ellyn next Thursday for a free, seated Thanksgiving dinner from 12-2:00pm! Enjoy all the traditional fixings: turkey, ham, sweet and mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, rolls, and pies. No RSVP is required.

11/19/2025

Continuing our health and wellness discussion, here are some more tips on gathering emergency food supplies. To view our full health and wellness newsletter, visit www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/health-wellness-2/

11/17/2025

Lombard Veterinary Hospital is once again collecting pet food for our Pet Food & Assistance program for the 8th Annual Giving With a Thankful Heart Pet Food Drive! Learn more about how to donate at https://bit.ly/431BzJ1

11/14/2025

Parkview Community Church in Glen Ellyn is hosting a free, seated dinner on Thanksgiving Day from 12-2:00pm! Enjoy all the traditional fixings: find all the traditional fixings - turkey, ham, sweet and mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, rolls, and pies. No RSVP required.

11/12/2025

This week, our Health and Wellness discussion is covering our Shelf-Stable meals and how they are meant to be used by our clients in case of emergencies. To view our full Health & Wellness newsletter, visit www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/health-wellness-2/

11/10/2025

Thank you to Senator Laura Ellman and her team for joining us for Fall Yard Clean-Up this past weekend!

🍁This morning, my district office team and I once again joined the Dupage Senior Citizens Council for their Fall Yard Clean-Up. We were happy to lend a hand to a senior in our district, made even better with the help of some friends who volunteered alongside us. I’m grateful for the important work DSCC does for our local seniors.🍂

11/07/2025

This week, we held a Board NETworking event at Net Game in Westmont! People came to play pickleball, meet our board members, and learn more about how to get involved with our organization. Thank you to everyone who came out!

11/05/2025

This month's Health & Wellness education topic is Emergency Food Supplies. We're going to go over how to grow a supply of food in the case of an emergency. View our full Health & Wellness newsletter at www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/health-wellness-2

11/05/2025

Our friends at Lombard Veterinary Hospital are once again collecting pet food for our Pet Food & Assistance program! Learn more about how to donate at https://bit.ly/431BzJ1

We’re kicking off our 8th Annual Giving With A Thankful Heart Pet Food Drive!
Drop off dog or cat food, treats, p**p bags, or kitty litter at LVH, every donation helps local seniors and their pets through the Dupage Senior Citizens Council. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/431BzJ1

10/29/2025

Today we're going to wrap up our October Health & Wellness discussion of Nutrition on a Budget. For more information, visit www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/health-wellness-2/ to view our full Health & Wellness newsletter.

10/25/2025

Donate to our Pet Food & Assistance program to help senior dog owners feed their furry friends!

Donations of pet food, treats, and supplies are taken by our office and then delivered to the senior’s home by a friendly volunteer. People interested in donating can do so by either:

Dropping donations off at our main office in Lombard
OR
Visiting our Amazon Wish List to order online and have donations shipped directly to the office at 1990 Springer Drive, Lombard, IL 60148

You can access our Amazon Wish List at www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9427REASQ4B1

10/24/2025

On Wednesday, Congressman Sean Casten held a roundtable of food pantries at our office in Lombard to discuss issues surrounding food insecurity in the community.

10/24/2025

Join us this Saturday at West Chicago Community High School for Community Vaccine Day hosted by Xilin Association and the City of West Chicago.

10/22/2025

For this week’s health and wellness discussion covering nutrition on a budget, we’re giving tips on buying the less expensive option when at the grocery store. For more information, visit www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/health-wellness-2/

10/17/2025

Join us on the weekends in November for a great group volunteering opportunity! Sign up to help out with Yard Clean-Ups during the month of November. Bring a group or come on your own to help keep seniors’ yards safe and clean by raking leaves, picking up sticks and branches, and more. For more information and to get started, visit our website at www.DuPageSeniorCouncil.org/yard-clean-ups/

10/15/2025

For this week’s health and wellness discussion covering nutrition on a budget, we’re giving tips on using coupons and watching for sales. For more information, visit www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/health-wellness-2/