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Palmer Senior Center reports rising participation, warns of funding caps and seeks modest program expansions
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff told the council the Palmer Senior Center served tens of thousands of program sign‑ins in 2024, delivered more than 11,500 homebound meals, and faces potential funding caps from Mid America Regional Council that could limit meal reimbursements next year.
Parks and Recreation staff updated the Independence City Council on June 9 about services, usage and funding at the Palmer Senior Center and asked for continued support as some outside funding sources tighten reimbursement caps.
Why it matters: The Palmer Center provides daily congregate lunches, home‑delivered meals, fitness and social programs for older adults. Staff said the center's services directly affect the health and social connections of older residents and that changes to external funding could reduce meal capacity or transportation support.
Morris Heide, director of parks and recreation, introduced the presentation and said the Palmer Center serves people age 60 and older and those with registered disabilities;…
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