Changes in Store for Central Square Congregate Dining Site

Oswego County Office for the Aging announces temporary location and plans for permanent site

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:37pm

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The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) has announced updates to its congregate dining site in Central Square. The site will temporarily operate at the American Legion, located at 3301 Fulton Ave, Central Square beginning on Tuesday, March 24, due to the closure of the previous location. Plans are underway to move the site permanently to the Central Square First Baptist Church, though an opening date has not yet been set.

Why it matters

Congregate dining sites provide an important service for Oswego County seniors, giving them the opportunity to socialize with others in their community while enjoying a hot, nutritious meal. The temporary relocation and plans for a permanent site are important to ensure this service continues uninterrupted.

The details

Meals will be offered to seniors at the American Legion on Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every week. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 315-720-9732. There is a total of six OFA dining sites in the county, located in Central Square, Fulton, Mexico, Parish, Phoenix and Pulaski.

  • The site will temporarily operate at the American Legion, located at 3301 Fulton Ave, Central Square beginning on Tuesday, March 24.
  • Plans are underway to move the site permanently to the Central Square First Baptist Church, though an opening date has not yet been set.

The players

Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA)

The county agency that oversees the congregate dining sites in Oswego County.

Sara Sunday

The director of the Oswego County Office for the Aging.

Central Square First Baptist Church

The planned permanent location for the Central Square congregate dining site.

American Legion

The temporary location for the Central Square congregate dining site, located at 3301 Fulton Ave, Central Square.

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What they’re saying

“Due to the closure of our previous congregate dining site location in Central Square, we've had to make some adjustments. Congregate meals are on pause until we transition to our temporary location at the Central Square American Legion on March 24.”

— Sara Sunday, Director, Oswego County Office for the Aging

“Rest assured, plans are underway to move the site permanently to the Central Square First Baptist Church. While we don't yet have an opening date, we will update the public as soon as we have that information. We appreciate residents' understanding and look forward to welcoming our seniors to the new site soon.”

— Sara Sunday, Director, Oswego County Office for the Aging

What’s next

The OFA plans to open the permanent congregate dining site at the Central Square First Baptist Church, though an exact opening date has not yet been set. The public will be updated as soon as more information is available.

The takeaway

The temporary relocation and plans for a permanent site for the Central Square congregate dining program demonstrate the OFA's commitment to ensuring this important service continues uninterrupted for Oswego County seniors, who rely on these meals and the social opportunities they provide.