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A healthy diet and lifestyle are important elements in the prevention of age-related diseases. To assist in the process, Aging Care Connections connects older adults to nutrition programs and services that provide hot, balanced meals.
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Congregate Meals
The Congregate Meals program serves older adults (aged 60 and older) with a nutritious lunchtime meal for a suggested donation of $2.50. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, meals were served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Salerno's Pizzeria and Sports Bar, 9301 W 63rd St, Hodgkins. The meals served comply with the menu planning standards of the Department of Health & Human Services and the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans to meet the minimum Dietary Reference Intake requirements. Social activities followed the meal to provide program clients with socialization and offer relief from loneliness, isolation, and depression. Examples of these activities include bingo, crafts, reading discussion groups, and board games. Occasionally educational programs were held after lunch to inform older adults about nutrition, health, and ways to increase their quality of life. This program is offered in cooperation with the Village of Hodgkins. This congregate lunchtime meal offering is currently on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Congregate Meals program serves older adults (aged 60 and older) with a nutritious lunchtime meal for a suggested donation of $2.50. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, meals were served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Salerno's Pizzeria and Sports Bar, 9301 W 63rd St, Hodgkins. The meals served comply with the menu planning standards of the Department of Health & Human Services and the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans to meet the minimum Dietary Reference Intake requirements. Social activities followed the meal to provide program clients with socialization and offer relief from loneliness, isolation, and depression. Examples of these activities include bingo, crafts, reading discussion groups, and board games. Occasionally educational programs were held after lunch to inform older adults about nutrition, health, and ways to increase their quality of life. This program is offered in cooperation with the Village of Hodgkins. This congregate lunchtime meal offering is currently on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On October 1, 2021, The Congregate Meals Program is offering a freshly prepared, nutritious lunch via a safe, limited contact meal pick up option. This new option is via the carry-out door only, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 am—1:00 pm. Older adults (age 60+) are invited.
Click on the link below to view the menu. If you are interested, call 708-354-1323 48 hours in advance to make or cancel a reservation. Reservations are strongly encouraged, otherwise you may have to wait to be seated.
Congregate Meals program flyer - click here to view the flyer.
May 2022 Menu - Click here to view the menu
April 2022 Menu - Click here to view the menu
Special Diet Home Delivered Meals
We assess and provide meals to homebound older adults who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and require a special diet. Once enrolled, individuals receive hot meals throughout the week that meet strict dietary needs, which may include: diabetic, diverticulitis and mechanical soft diets.
We assess and provide meals to homebound older adults who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and require a special diet. Once enrolled, individuals receive hot meals throughout the week that meet strict dietary needs, which may include: diabetic, diverticulitis and mechanical soft diets.
Who is eligible for meals?
Older adults aged 60 and over are eligible for the meals programs. There are no additional requirements for the Congregate Meals Program. To be considered for home delivered meals, the older adult must be home-bound and work with a Care Coordinator to complete an assessment. Aging Care Connections can also connect individuals to private pay meals or Farmer's Market Coupons.
How does an individual get started?
For more information on the Congregate Meals Program, Home delivered Meals, Farmer's Market Coupons or private pay meals, please call (708) 354-1323 and ask for an Information & Assistance Specialist.
Older adults aged 60 and over are eligible for the meals programs. There are no additional requirements for the Congregate Meals Program. To be considered for home delivered meals, the older adult must be home-bound and work with a Care Coordinator to complete an assessment. Aging Care Connections can also connect individuals to private pay meals or Farmer's Market Coupons.
How does an individual get started?
For more information on the Congregate Meals Program, Home delivered Meals, Farmer's Market Coupons or private pay meals, please call (708) 354-1323 and ask for an Information & Assistance Specialist.