Home Delivered Meals - Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois - Main Office
Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois delivers meals to older adults, individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities, Veterans, and others unable to prepare their own food. They provide short-term services to help during a medical situation like recovering after surgery, or long-term services to support a healthy life.They also provide free dog and cat food on a monthly basis to more than 450 pets owned by clients. Pets get the food they need and clients, many of whom are socially isolated, benefit from interaction with pet-loving volunteers. Additionally, cat litter, new or gently used collars, leashes, bedding, toys, scratching posts, etc. may also be available while supplies last.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
08/30/2024
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
1723 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Hours
Mon 11:30am - 1:30pm; Tue 11:30am - 1:30pm; Wed 11:30am - 1:30pm; Thu 11:30am - 1:30pm; Fri 11:30am - 1:30pm; Sat 11:30am - 1:30pm; Meals will be delivered to each pick-up location at a designated time by a volunteer distribution route driver
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Application process
Visit the website to complete an application and enroll in the Home Delivered Meals program, email a client coordinator at [email protected] for additional information
Fee
The regular cost per day is $8 per meal, reduced fees are also available using a sliding scale
Eligibility
Restricted to older adults, individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities, Veterans, and others unable to prepare their own foodThe delivery area includes communities north of Chicago to the Wisconsin state line and west to the western edge of Lake County.
Languages
English
Service area
IL
Agency info
Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois
Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois delivers fresh, healthy, and delicious meals to those who are unable to prepare their own food at home. They serve not only senior citizens but also people with physical or cognitive disabilities and those who need help during a specific medical situation like recovering from surgery. They also provide meal support for seniors on fixed incomes who are struggling to pay for housing, medicine, and food.