We connect caring volunteers in our community with older adults who need additional supports to remain
in their homes
We connect caring volunteers in our community with older adults who need additional supports to remain
in their homes
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Why We're Here
Why We're Here
Atwater Area Help for Seniors (AAHFS) is honored to serve our seniors in and around Atwater, Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Living at Home Network and offer a wide variety of services geared towards seniors living in our area. Our team members understand the joy of living at home, which is why we take such great care of each and every senior we serve.
Read all about it! View and download the latest AAHFS newsletter by clicking here. You can find past issues by visiting our Newsletter page.
Announcing New Senior Dining Option!
Announcing New Senior Dining Option!
Atwater Area Help for Seniors now offers daily delivery of senior meals prepared by Samantha (Sam) Schultz. The Daily Dish meal provides a protein, starch, vegetable, bread, dessert or fruit, and milk for $8; a frozen meal option is available as needed for the same cost. We continue to offer Lutheran Social Service meals to those who want them.
Call Angel or Stephanie at the AAHFS office at 320-974-8737 for more information or to request meals. Click here to view/download the November Daily Dish menu; orders due by noon each Wednesday for the next week’s order.
Sam Schultz is an Atwater resident and experienced caterer. She formerly managed the Handle Bar in Atwater and worked at Spicer American Legion for more than 20 years and is a graduate of the Elevate Community Business Academy program in Willmar.
Group Senior Dining
Group Senior Dining
Thursdays | 11:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
Thursdays | 11:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
AAHFS offers group dining every Thursday, featuring hot lunch from the Daily Dish menu. Meal price is $8, including milk and fruit; click here for the November menu. Orders must be placed by noon the day prior (Wednesday) by calling our office at 320-974-8737.
Please join us for lunch and conversation; everyone is invited to stay for whist following lunch, whether to play or to cheer on the teams!
Kandiyohi County Area Triad Meeting
Kandiyohi County Area Triad Meeting
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Kandiyohi County Rescue Building, 213 Lakeland Drive NE, Willmar
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Kandiyohi County Rescue Building, 213 Lakeland Drive NE, Willmar
Don’t miss this opportunity to talk directly with members of the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office and Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad on topics and services that benefit seniors and their families. Kandiyohi County K9 Deputy Britni Bilky and her canine partner Maverick will demonstrate object tracking abilities, and the Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad will provide a tour of the building and show their specialized equipment. No cost to attend; coffee and snacks provided.
Triad is not an acronym; it represents a group of three, formed in 1988 by AARP, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and National Sheriffs' Association to help keep seniors safe from crime. Triad now is a partnership of law enforcement, senior citizens, and community groups/senior providers working to promote safety for seniors. Minnesota has Triad programs in 39 counties, including Kandiyohi County; read more at https://www.mnsheriffs.org/triad.
Veterans Day Coffee & Program
Veterans Day Coffee & Program
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 9:00-10:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 9:00-10:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
The Atwater American Legion invites all veterans for coffee and doughnuts at Atwater Community Center.
At 10:30 AM, ACGC High School is providing a bus to transport veterans to the high school to attend a Veterans Day program beginning at 10:55 AM. Following the program, ACGC High School will serve lunch to all veterans and their families.
Book Buddies
Book Buddies
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 9:30 AM | Atwater Public Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 9:30 AM | Atwater Public Library
Atwater Area Help for Seniors and the Atwater Public Library invite you to join us for a fun intergenerational activity! Toddlers & their parents and all interested seniors will together enjoy a time of stories, crafts, and snacks.
Senior Fitness
Senior Fitness
Get your exercise in the year-round comfortable environment of the Atwater Community Center. We offer daily options, each 60 minutes long, including an exercise class, walking club, and SAIL program (Stay Active & Independent for Life). All programs are geared towards those 60 years of age and older. Find a fitness friend while trying new activities and staying healthy.
For more information, visit our Health and Wellness page, or call our office at 320-974-8737.
Fruit & Vegetable Deliveries
Fruit & Vegetable Deliveries
Fresh fruits and vegetables are important for a healthy diet, but lack of local resources or transportation can make it difficult for seniors to access these items. Atwater Area Help for Seniors offers a fresh fruit & vegetable program to seniors at no cost. Choose from a list of seasonal fruits and vegetables twice each month, and our volunteers will deliver your order to your home, all at no charge. For more information or to sign up, call our office at 320-974-8737.
Loan Equipment
Loan Equipment
Drop by the AAHFS office and take a look at our loan cabinet displaying a wide variety of the items that can aid your daily living. We also have two storage sheds filled with equipment that can be loaned on a short- or long-term basis at no charge, such as walkers, shower chairs, canes, and many other items; click here to view a list and call Stephanie at 320-974-8737 for more information.
We Have Venmo!
We Have Venmo!
AAHFS now has a Venmo account to receive funds from donations and other sources. Venmo, owned by PayPal, allows users to send and receive money digitally; to learn more, click here to visit the Venmo website.
Find a QR code and link on our Donate page; your support is greatly appreciated.
Medication Disposal
Medication Disposal
Sponsored in part with a Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust grant
Sponsored in part with a Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust grant
You can help prevent misuse of unneeded and expired medications by proper disposal to keep these drugs out of the wrong hands and out of the environment. AAHFS has available at no charge Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal Pouches to safely destroy prescription and over-the-counter medications. These pouches are easy and safe to use at home and can be disposed of in regular household trash. Deterra medication disposal pouches received a Silver Stevie Award for products in the area of sustainability & climate protection.
Stop by our office to pick up the Deterra pouches you need; office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday–Thursday; 8:30-noon Friday.
Senior Dining Menu
November 2026 Daily Dish Menu: click to view/download menu
November 2026 LSS Menu: click to view/download menu
"Aging is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength."
"Aging is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength."
-Betty Friedan, Activist & Author
-Betty Friedan, Activist & Author
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