Cook County Meal Assistance Services
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This page provides a list of organizations and programs that offer meal assistance services across Illinois. These services support individuals and families who need help accessing nutritious food due to age, disability, or financial hardship.
AgeOptions
AgeOptions is the Area Agency on Aging for suburban Cook County and coordinates meal programs for older adults, including home-delivered and community dining options.
Phone: 708.383.0258
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Catholic Charities offers home-delivered meals to older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Cook and Lake Counties. Services are available regardless of religious affiliation and are designed to support independent living.
Phone: 312.655.7700
This city department provides congregate meals and home-delivered meals to eligible older adults through its Senior Services division. Services are available at various community centers across Chicago.
Phone: 312.744.4016
The Food Depository is a hub for food distribution and hunger relief in Cook County. It partners with local pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters to provide meals and groceries to individuals and families.
Phone: 773.247.3663
This organization provides home-delivered meals and holiday food programs to isolated older adults in Chicago. Volunteers also offer companionship and social support.
Phone: 312.455.1000
Meals on Wheels Chicago funds programs that deliver meals to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities. The organization works in partnership with the City of Chicago and other local agencies.
Phone: 312.744.9200
Oak Park Township offers congregate dining and home-delivered meals to older adults in Oak Park and River Forest. Nutrition education and social activities are also available.
Phone: 708.383.8060
Serving the western suburbs of Cook County, this organization provides home-delivered meals, congregate dining, and nutrition counseling to older adults.
Phone: 708.343.1300
Counties Outside of Chicago Meal Assistance Services
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Central Illinois Foodbank
Serving central and southern Illinois, this food bank distributes groceries through a network of partner agencies. It supports food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters across 21 counties.
Phone: 217.522.4024
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
This organization provides food assistance through pantries and meal programs in 18 counties across eastern Illinois. It focuses on reducing hunger and improving nutrition.
Phone: 217.328.3663
Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois
Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois delivers nutritious meals to older adults and individuals with disabilities in Lake, McHenry, and northern Cook Counties.
Phone: 847.332.2670
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Serving 13 counties in northern Illinois, this food bank partners with local agencies to provide groceries and meals to families and individuals in need.
Phone: 630.443.6910
Senior Services of Central Illinois
This organization offers home-delivered meals and congregate dining to older adults in Sangamon County and surrounding areas. Additional services include transportation and wellness programs.
Phone: 217.528.4035
Western Illinois Regional Council – Community Action Agency
WIRC-CAA provides food assistance through pantries and meal programs in western Illinois counties. Services are available to low-income individuals and families.
Phone: 309.837.2997
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