The Blue Earth Community & Senior Center is located in the heart of Downtown Blue Earth, 118 W 7th Street, where friends gather. The Community & Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Regular events happen throughout the year, and the center is available for special event rentals on Saturday or Sunday each weekend (one event rental per weekend).

Event Calendar

Senior Dining

Monday-Friday at noon
Meals must be reserved before 8:45 A.M. on the day of the meal by calling 526.3850. Senior Dining offers a warm and caring atmosphere with a chance to socialize with other seniors while enjoying a hot, well-balanced, midday meal provided by St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center. Meal service is available to anyone aged 55 and older. The spouse of an eligible diner may participate, regardless of age. The price for a meal is $4.00 which is payable daily, weekly or monthly. Birthdays and special events are celebrated at the noon meal and there are also guest speakers and informational programs.

Foot Clinic
Second and last Thursday of every month
Appointments are required. Please call 526.3850 to make your appointment.

Card Groups
Cribbage on Tuesdays 
Bridge on Thursdays
500 on Fridays

AARP Educational: 55 Alive
Four-hour class, four times per year

Supplemental Food Program

The following opportunities are available –

1. Mobile Market in Blue Earth is every third Friday, from 2:30 PM -- 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)

• The market is located at Tafco parking lot, 1565 Industrial Drive, Blue Earth, MN 56013
• Box goods are available as well as fresh produce

Please bring your shopper / CSFP ID card

2. Nutrition for Seniors. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) – register to get your’s today! Pick up is Mon-Fri, 1-4p (excluding holidays) at the Community/Senior Center, Blue Earth

Low-income seniors may qualify for a free monthly box of nutritious groceries through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).

Each month, the senior box includes healthy foods like canned fruits, vegetables, juice, milk, cheese, canned meat, peanut butter or beans, cereal, rice, or pasta.

To be eligible to receive a free box of groceries:

• be 60 years of age or older
• be a Minnesota resident
• meet income guidelines
• prepare your own meals

Age and address verification is asked. U.S. Citizenship is not inquired. Proof of income is not asked - it is self-declared, and a 12-month average can be used if income varies monthly.

To apply for CSFP, clients can apply here: https://redcap.health.state.mn.us/redcap/surveys/?s=8LRXMR73FNNXENDP and the application will be reviewed.

Individuals can also call (507) 424-1704 and apply over the phone.

For any questions, contact the Food Shelf staff at either 507-424-1720 or foodshelf@channel-one.org. Material posted/available at City Hall and Community/Senior Center.

Helpful Links-
https://www.helpingfeedpeople.org/programs/senior-nutrition-program/

https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/csfp/index.html

Eligibility Guidelines

Rental Information
The Blue Earth Community & Senior Center is a great space to host many types of events!

• Fundraisers
• Family Gatherings
• Educational Events
• Social Events (Graduations, Reunions, Wedding & Baby Showers, etc.)
• Meetings

The Blue Earth Community & Senior Center offers the following amenities for your event.

• Handicap accessible
• Large kitchen and dining area
• Comfortable gathering area
• Large screen TV and VCR

Check the Community & Senior Center calendar for availability.
Please read the Community & Senior Center Rental Agreement to view rates and guidelines.

Contact City Hall 507-526-7336 to make your reservations.

MNRAAA
The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) is the designated area agency on aging for 27 counties in southwest Minnesota. The staff work in partnership with communities, providers and others to deliver services, build programs and engage older adults. Senior LinkAge Line is a one stop shop for Minnesota seniors.