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Meal Assistance Services in Illinois

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Sep 26, 2025

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 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 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
 

Located in Bellwood, in Chicago’s western suburbs, the West Suburban Senior Center is a welcoming senior community with knowledgeable, dedicated, and caring staff. They offer events, activities, and programming for seniors every weekday at no charge for attendance, and lunch is served for a small, suggested donation.
Phone: 708.547.5600

 

 

 

 

Counties Outside of Chicago Meal Assistance Services

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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


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 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


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


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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