We are a member of Meals on Wheels America.
The Meals on Wheels program is funded, in part, by a grant from the United Way.
If you or someone you know need a nutritious meal, please contact:
- Amanda McCoy at amandam@nhpeoria.org or 309-674-1131 ext. 231
- Chadwick Williams at chadwickw@nhpeoria.org or 309-674-1131 ext. 222
For Peoria and Surrounding Areas
Home-Delivered Meals
Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritional meals to homebound seniors in Peoria and Tazewell counties. While this service fills a critical food security gap, it is much more than that. Because they are homebound, the clients we serve often suffer from isolation and the associated negative side effects. By making contact with them every day, our drivers form relationships with our clients and perform daily wellness checks. This helps the clients feel less lonely while reassuring their families that their loved one is taken care of.
Where We Receive Funding
The Meals On Wheels program has been made possible, in part, by a grant from the Heart of Illinois United Way, the Central Illinois Agency on Aging, FEMA, DHS, participant donations, private donations, and private pay participants. Donations from participants are encouraged though not required. We also rely on the generosity of our friends and neighbors to help fund this program.
A new menu is prepared each month based on the nutritional guidelines set by the Illinois Department of Aging. To view our most recent monthly menu please click on the link above.
Qualifications
To qualify to receive meals you must be…
- Over 60 years old
- Unable to shop or cook for yourself
If you need meals but are unsure if you qualify, contact our Meals on Wheels Department.
Benefits
Of our clients that were surveyed…
- 97% felt that our meal delivery service helped them maintain their independence.
- 95% said that Meals on Wheels helps to maintain their health.
- 52% stated that their driver made them feel safe, 44% said that their driver made them feel less isolated, and 60% said seeing their driver made the happier.
Congregate Sites
Our Meals on Wheels program works to eliminate food insecurity and isolation among our homebound seniors. Staying in line with that mission, our congregate sites provide nutritious, free, on-site meals to seniors in the surrounding areas.
Tremont
Location: Tremont Community Center, 216 S. Sampson St. Tremont, IL 61568
Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed, Fri 11AM – 12PM
Hopedale
Location: Hopedale Village Business Office 101 SE Main St. Hopedale, IL 61757
Hours of Operation: Tues & Thurs 11AM – 12PM
Washington
Location: Leisure Acres Phase II Building 28 200 Carlson Ave. Washington, IL 61571
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 11AM – 12PM
Chillicothe
Location: Peace Center 610 Cedar St. Chillicothe, IL
Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed, Fri 11AM – 12PM
Peoria Locations:
- Southside Manor 915 S Helen St. Peoria, IL 61605
- Sterling Towers 2601 W Reservoir Blvd Peoria, IL 61615
- Heartland Apts 607 N Hightower St. Peoria, IL 61506
- Neighborhood House 1020 S Matthew St. Peoria, IL 61605
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fr 11AM -12PM
FAQ
What areas do you serve?
We deliver meals to homebound seniors located in Peoria and Tazewell county outside of Morton.
How often do you deliver meals?
We deliver meals Monday through Friday around lunchtime.
What about nights/weekends/holidays?
Individuals who meet certain requirements during their assessment can qualify to get an extra meal or a frozen meal for nights and weekends. For holidays when the agency is closed, we will deliver an extra meal the day before.
How much does it cost?
Some individuals qualify through insurance to get their meals covered free of charge. However, you can also receive meals through private pay, which costs $8 per meal.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Our menus are designed to meet certain dietary restrictions for conditions like high sodium or sugar regulation. That being said, we can make further accommodations by removing certain meal components or replacing them.