Home Delivered Meals

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 our clients, many of whom are socially isolated, benefit from interaction with our pet-loving volunteers. Additionally, cat litter, new or gently used collars, leashes, bedding, toys, scratching posts, etc. may also be available while supplies last.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/30/2024

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

1723 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sat 9:00am - 2:00pm;

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

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, United States

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.