Meals on Wheels
The Doniphan County Council on Aging operates four Senior Centers throughout the County.
Meals cost $7.00 for persons under 60 and a suggested, but not required, donation of $5.00 for those over 60.
Contact your local Senior Center if interested in purchasing a meal.
The Senior Centers are closed on all holidays in accordance with the Doniphan County Courthouse Holidays schedule.
The Senior Centers are also closed during inclement weather. Closings are posted on KQ-2 TV.
Here are the phone numbers for the Senior Centers:
Elwood Leisure Hour – 913-365-2409
Wathena Keenage Center – 785-989-3501
Troy Pioneer Center – 785-985-2296
Highland Senior Center – 785-442-5550
Transportation
The Council on Aging provides public transportation services to and from doctor’s appointments, shopping, work, and recreational trips for a fee.
Hours are 8am to 5pm Monday thru Friday.
Transportation services are closed on all holidays in accordance with the Doniphan County Courthouse Holidays schedule.
Transportation services are also closed during inclement weather. Closings are posted on KQ-2 TV.
Local rides which are 25 miles or less one way (St. Joseph, Hiawatha, Atchison, and anywhere in Doniphan County) will be $10.00 round trip.
Out of area rides which are more than 25 miles one way (Kansas City, Topeka, Leavenworth, Seneca, Maryville, Horton, and Sabetha) will be $35.00 round trip.
Public Transportation
Doniphan County General Public Transportation is available 5 days a week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Ridership is not based on any particular requirement other than you must be Doniphan County resident. Call 785-985-2380 to a schedule a ride. Please give us a much advance notice as possible.
Call for a pickup by a KDOT funded vehicle. The fleet has four minivans, and a lift equipped van which are all wheelchair accessible. Transportation services are closed on all holidays in accordance with the Doniphan County Courthouse Holidays schedule. Transporation services are also closed during inclement weather. Closing are posted on KQ-2 TV.
Reservations
Anyone wishing to ride the van is requested to reserve a seat at least one day before the desired trip. To reserve a seat call 785-985-2380.
Fares
Local rides which are 25 miles or less one way (St. Joseph, Hiawatha, Atchison, and anywhere in Doniphan County) will be $10.00 round trip.
Out of area rides which are more than 25 miles one way (Kansas City, Topeka, Leavenworth, Seneca, Maryville, Horton, and Sabetha) will be $35.00 round trip.
Eligibility
Ridership is not based on any particular requirement other than you must be within Doniphan County. The service is available without discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin.
Administration
Administration for the program is coordinated through the Doniphan County Council on Aging located in the basement of the County Courthouse. More information may be obtained by calling the office at 785-985-2380.
Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights Information (Including Title VI)
The Doniphan County Public Transportation operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with the Doniphan County Public Transportation or Kansas Department of Transportation directly.
- View the KDOT Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights Information (Including Title VI) brochure.
- Doniphan County Public Transportation Title VI Process & Complaint Form
- Learn more about KDOT Office of Civil Rights Compliance here.
Meals on Wheels
The Doniphan County Council on Aging operates four Senior Center Sites and delivers home meals to seniors throughout the County. Meals cost $7.00 for persons under 60 and a suggested, but not required, donation of $5.00 for those over 60.
To determine eligibility for Meals on Wheels home delivery, please contact the Senior Center Site nearest to you. Hours vary by site, but most are open during the noon hour. Senior Centers are closed on all holidays in accordance with the Doniphan County Courthouse Holidays schedule. Senior Centers are also closed during inclement weather. Closings are posted on KQ-2 TV.
Please view this month’s menu on the Aging Department page under “Forms & Documents.”
Senior Center Sites:
- Leisure Hour
- 913-365-2409
- 410 N. 9th, Elwood, KS 66024
- Keenage Center
- 785-989-3501
- 302 N. 4th, Wathena, KS 66090
- Pioneer Center
- 785-985-2296
- 137 W. Walnut, Troy, KS 66087
- Highland Center
- 785-442-5550
- 102 N. Kirkwood, Highland, KS 66087