About the Home Delivered Meals Program

Home Delivered Meals provide older adults with a daily hot meal, well-being check and a few moments of friendly conversation. Eligible clients receive meals mid-day, during scheduled delivery times, up to five days a week. Meals are approved by Registered Dietitians and provide 1/3 of the daily nutrition needs of the average older adult. In some areas, optional meals may be available for individuals needing pureed foods or vegetarian diets.

A suggested donation is requested and appreciated for all meals, however, it is not required. There is no income or asset requirement for home delivered meals. No one is denied a meal if unable or unwilling to contribute. 

Home Delivered Meals Eligibility:

  • Care Coordinator completes in-home assessment and referral for home delivered meals
  • Age 60+ and live in designated service area
  • Contact Care Coordination Unit (CCU) in your area for more information

About the Community Dining Program

Community Dining allows older adults to enjoy a meal in a welcoming environment with fellow friends and neighbors. Meals are available throughout the AgeGuide’s eight county service area each weekday. Meals are served once a day, five or more days a week, to eligible individuals. Community Dining sites are easily accessible at safe facilities. Meals are approved by Registered Dietitians and contain 1/3 of the daily nutritional needs of the average older adult.

A suggested donation is requested and appreciated for all meals, however, it is not required. There is no income or asset requirement for community dining meals. No one is denied a meal if unable or unwilling to contribute. 

Community Dining Eligibility

  • Age 60+
  • Spouses of eligible individuals, regardless of age
  • Individuals with disabilities residing with an eligible individual
  • Contact Nutrition Provider (NP) in your area for more information
  • You must call to register and reserve a meal prior to attending any community dining site

Local Food Resources: 

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Nutrition Services – DuPage County

Home Delivered Meals Provider

  • For an in-home assessment and referral, contact the Home Delivered Meal Care Coordination Unit (CCU)

    DuPage County Community Services (CCU)
    (800) 942-9412 or (630) 407-6500

  • DuPage Senior Citizens Council (NP)
    www.dupageseniorcouncil.org
    (630) 620-0804

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Locations

  • *Abbington Banquets
    3N002 Route 53
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
    (630) 620-0804
    Serves 4th Thursday of the Month
    (March, May, July, & September)

  • *Downers Grove Township Senior Center
    4341 Saratoga Avenue
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
    (224) 580-1330
    Serves on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

  • *Glendale Heights Center for Senior Citizens
    260 Civic Center Plaza
    Glendale Heights, IL 60139
    (630) 620-0804
    Serves on Mondays and Wednesdays

  • Embrace Living Communities
    Peace Memorial Manor
    3737 Highland Avenue
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
    (630) 936-9174
    Serves Monday through Friday starting at 11:30 AM

  • *Golconda Indian Restaurant & Banquets
    1568 W. Ogden Ave, Suite 140
    Naperville, IL 60540
    Serves on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 AM – 3 PM
    Call DuPage Senior Citizens Council at 630-642-8513 for reservations

  • Mapleberry Restaurant
    1276 Kuhn Road
    Carol Stream, IL 60188
    Serves Monday through Friday from 8 AM – 1 PM
    Call DuPage Senior Citizens Council at 630-620-0804 for reservations

  • *Bensenville Castle Towers
    325 York Road
    Bensenville, IL 60106
    Serves Monday, Wednesday & Friday
    Opens at 11 AM
    Call DuPage Senior Citizens Council at 630-620-0804 for reservations

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Location

  • Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS)
    1032 E. Ogden Ave
    Naperville, IL 60563
    (630) 705-1208
    www.mafsinc.com
    Serves Monday through Friday

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Location

  • *Royal Buffet
    1400 75th St.
    Downers Grove, IL 60516
    (630) 355-4322
    https://xilin.org
    Serves Wednesdays

Nutrition Services – Grundy County

Home Delivered Meals Provider

  • For an in-home assessment and referral, contact the Home Delivered Meal Care Coordination Unit (CCU)

    Grundy County Health Department (CCU)
    (815) 941-3404

  • Community Nutrition Network & Senior Services (NP)
    (815) 941-1590

Community Dining Provider

  • Community Nutrition Network
    www.cnnssa.org
    (312) 207-5290 – Chicago Business Office
    (815) 941-1590 – Local Office

Community Dining Locations

  • *Whistle Stop Café
    2080 E. Division Street
    Diamond, IL 60416
    (815) 941-1590
    Serves 1st and 2nd Thursday of the Month
    Great Plates Coupon Dining during regular business hours

  • *Village of Minooka
    121 E. McEvilly Road
    Minooka, IL 60447
    (815) 941-1590
    Serves 4th Monday of the Month

  • *Mazon American Legion
    508 Depot Street
    Mazon, IL 60444
    (815) 941-1590
    Serves 3rd Tuesday of the Month

  • Saratoga Towers
    1700 Newton Place
    Morris, IL 60450
    (815) 941-1590
    Serves Monday through Friday

Visitors are advised to check with the site prior to visiting as hours and days of service may have changed.
*Part-time – does not serve meals Monday through Friday

Nutrition Services – Kane County

Home Delivered Meals Provider

  • Senior Services Associates, Inc. (CCU)
    (847) 741-0404 – Elgin Senior Services
    (630) 897-4035 – Aurora Senior Services

  • Kane Senior Council (NP)
    www.kaneseniorcouncil.org
    (630) 338-0999

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Locations

  • *Lincoln Inn Banquets
    1345 S. Batavia Ave
    Batavia, IL 60510
    (630) 338-0999
    Meal is served at the Senior Dance Parties (April, June, & August)
    Contact 630-338-0999 for more information

  • *Senior Services Associates Elgin
    101 S. Grove Ave
    Elgin, IL 60120
    Serves on Mondays and Fridays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
    Contact 630-642-8510 for more information

  • *Nikarry’s Restaurant
    1055 N. Lake Street
    Aurora, IL 60506
    Serves Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Contact 630-338-0999 for more information

  • *Senior Services Associates Aurora
    2111 Plum Street
    Aurora, IL 60506
    Serves Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Contact 630-642-8441 for more information

  • *Elgin Township
    729 S. McLean Blvd.
    Elgin, IL 60123
    Serves every Monday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Location

  • *Elgin Buffet
    300 S. McLean Blvd. Elgin, IL 60123
    (630) 355-4322
    www.xilin.org
    Serves Wednesdays

Visitors are advised to check with the site prior to visiting as hours and days of service may have changed.
*Part-time – does not serve meals Monday through Friday

Nutrition Services – Kankakee County

Home Delivered Meals Provider

  • For an in-home assessment and referral, contact the Home Delivered Meal Care Coordination Unit (CCU)

    Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet (CCU)
    catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
    (815) 933-7791

  • Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet (NP)
    catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
    (815) 933-7791

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Locations

  • *Pembroke Township Senior Center
    Diamond Diners Club
    P.O. Box 488
    Hopkins Park, IL 60944
    (630) 293-5990
    Serves on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

  • *Ralph J Bailey Community Center
    Sun River Terrace Golden Gems and Gents
    7219 E. Chicago Street
    St Anne, IL 60964
    (630) 293-5990
    Serves on Wednesdays

  • Lori’s Restaurant
    364 E Court Street
    Kankakee, IL 60901
    Serves on Monday through Saturday

  • Los Dos Puebla
    120 N. Walnut Street
    Manteno, IL 60950
    Serves on Monday through Saturday (Monday – Thursday 11 AM – 9 PM, Friday & Saturday 11 AM – 10 PM)

Visitors are advised to check with the site prior to visiting as hours and days of service may have changed.
*Part-time – does not serve meals Monday through Friday

Nutrition Services – Kendall County

Home Delivered Meals Provider

  • For an in-home assessment and referral, contact the Home Delivered Meal Care Coordination Unit (CCU)

    Senior Services Associates, Inc. (CCU)
    (800) 339-3200 or (630) 553-5777

  • Community Nutrition Network & Senior Services (NP)
    (630) 553-2316

Community Dining Provider

  • Community Nutrition Network & Senior Services
    www.cnnssa.org
    (630) 553-2316

Community Dining Locations

  • *Beecher Center
    908 Game Farm Road
    Yorkville, IL 60560
    (630) 553-2316
    Serves on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday

  • *Oswegoland Senior & Community Center
    3525 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy.
    Oswego, IL 60543
    (630) 553-2316
    Serves on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

  • Planet Pizza
    216 Mitchell Dr.
    Plano, IL 60545
    Serves Monday through Sunday

  • Two Partners Café
    212 Mitchell Dr.
    Plano, IL 60545
    Serves Monday through Sunday

  • Plano Methodist Church
    219 Hale Street
    Plano, IL 60545
    (630) 553-2316
    Serves on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 AM

Visitors are advised to check with the site prior to visiting as hours and days of service may have changed.
*Part-time – does not serve meals Monday through Friday

Nutrition Services – Lake County

Home Delivered Meals Provider

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Locations

  • *Foss Park District
    1730 Lewis Avenue
    North Chicago, IL 60064
    (847) 782-4170
    Serves on Tuesdays

  • *Hanul Family Alliance
    29 Main Street, 1st Floor
    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    (847) 782-4170
    Serves on Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

  • *Island Lake Café
    310 E State Street (IL Route 176)
    Island Lake, IL 60042
    (847) 526-7797
    Serves on Mondays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

  • *Maravela’s Catering
    4 Washington Street
    Ingleside, IL 60041
    (847) 782-4170
    Serves Wednesday and other dates vary for events

  • *The Schreiber Center
    101 N. Cedar Lake Road
    Round Lake, IL 60073
    Serves on Thursdays

  • *Patricia A. Jones Center
    414 South Lewis Ave
    Waukegan, IL 60085
    Serves twice a month
    Call 847-782-4170 for reservations

  • *Magnolia Cafe & Bakery at Lamb’s Farm
    14245 Rockland Road
    Libertyville, IL 60048
    Serves on Tuesdays at Noon
    Call 847-782-4170 for reservations

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Locations

  • Tikka Taproom
    2234 E. Grand Ave.
    Lindenhurst, IL 60046
    Serves Wednesdays from 12:30 – 2:00 PM

Visitors are advised to check with the site prior to visiting as hours and days of service may have changed.
*Part-time – does not serve meals Monday through Friday

Nutrition Services – McHenry County

Home Delivered Meals Provider

  • For an in-home assessment and referral, contact the Home Delivered Meal Care Coordination Unit (CCU)

    Senior Services Associates, Inc. (CCU)
    www.seniorservicesassoc.org
    (800) 339-3200 or (815) 344-3555

  • Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Chicago (NP)
    www.catholiccharities.net
    (815) 385-8260

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Locations

  • *Marengo Park District
    825 Indian Oaks Trail
    Marengo, IL 60152
    (815) 385-8260
    Serves on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays at 11:30 AM

Community Dining Provider

Community Dining Locations

  • *The Church of Holy Apostles
    5211 Bull Valley Road
    McHenry, IL 60050
    Serves on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 10-12 PM
    Call (815) 385-5673 for reservations

  • *McHenry Senior Center
    3519 North Richmond Road
    Johnsburg, IL 60051
    Serves every Wednesday from 11 AM to 1 PM

Visitors are advised to check with the site prior to visiting as hours and days of service may have changed.
*Part-time – does not serve meals Monday through Friday

Nutrition Services – Will County

Home Delivered Meals Provider

  • For an in-home assessment and referral, contact the Home Delivered Meal Care Coordination Unit (CCU)

    Senior Services of Will County (CCU)
    www.willcountyseniors.org
    (815) 723-9713

  • Community Nutrition Network
    www.cnnssa.org
    (312) 207-5290 – Chicago Business Office
    (815) 941-1590 – Local Office

Community Dining Provider

  • Community Nutrition Network
    www.cnnssa.org
    (312) 207-5290 – Chicago Business Office
    (815) 941-1590 – Local Office

Community Dining Locations

  • *Channahon United Methodist Church
    24751 West Eames
    Channahon, IL 60410
    (815) 726-0094
    Serves on 1st Wednesday of the Month (except July)

  • *Frankfort Township
    11000 West Lincoln Highway
    Frankfort, IL 60423
    (815) 351-8995
    Serves on Tuesdays and Fridays

  • Guy A. Seil Apartments
    1090 South Cedar Road
    New Lenox, IL 60451
    (815) 351-6954
    Serves on Monday through Friday

  • *Joseph & Sara Levy Senior Center
    251 Canterbury Lane
    Bolingbrook, IL 60440
    (630) 351-9108
    Serves on Tuesdays

  • Lockport Township Building
    1463 Farrell Road
    Lockport, IL 60441
    (815) 351-8963
    Serves on Monday through Friday

  • Senior Services Center
    251 North Center
    Joliet, IL 60435
    (815) 351-8558
    Serves on Mondays

  • *Troy Township
    25448 Seil Road
    Shorewood, IL 60404
    (815) 744-1968
    Serves on Wednesdays and Fridays

  • New Hope Christian Community Church
    4700 W. Court Street
    Monee, IL 60449
    Serves Monday through Friday, 11 AM – 1 PM

Community Dining Locations Serving South Asian Meals

  • American Association of Retired Asians (AARA)
    www.retiredasians.org
    (630) 803-8130

  • Sara’s Grill
    2860 Showplace Drive
    Naperville, IL 60564
    Open Tuesdays from 12 – 3 PM

  • Kabab King Grill
    3124 S. Route 59, Suite 142
    Naperville, IL 60562
    Serves on Thursday’s from 12:30 – 2 PM

Visitors are advised to check with the site prior to visiting as hours and days of service may have changed.
*Part-time – does not serve meals Monday through Friday

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