Abstract To establish an Intergenerational Bonding (IGB) program that pairs undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney with older adults of this rural community, we first tested acceptability and feasibility of such a program. We surveyed both groups to identify their interest level in IGB and identify their common interests in activities. Older adults residing in independent dwellings, assisted living homes, and nursing homes and members of community groups were invited to participate in the survey. However, the response rate was low. Given the restrictions of the pandemic, accessing community older adults was challenging. Internet access was low, which made virtual and digital participation modalities impossible; recruitment from assisted living facilities was not successful; and, establishing collaboration with nursing homes was not easy despite initial interest. Building trust and working with community activity group facilitators was ultimately beneficial in recruiting older adults. Collaboration with community-based organizations facilitated the study.