Introduction

The Nutrition Program offered by CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions started in 1973 using funds made available through the Older Americans Act. Since its inception, the Nutrition Program at CICOA has grown significantly in both the number of meals and the number of clients served. During Fiscal Year 2008 (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008), CICOA expects to serve as many as 415,000 meals to over 3,000 seniors and persons with disabilities through its Neighborhood Meal Site and Home Delivered Meal Programs in Marion and the seven surrounding counties.

Eligibility

To attend any of the Neighborhood Meal Sites you must be:

1. At least 60 years of age;
2. The spouse of someone at least 60 years of age; or
3. Under the age of 60 with a disability and residing in housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals at which congregate nutrition services are provided.

To receive home delivered meals you must be:

1. At least 60 years of age;
2. The spouse of someone at least 60 years of age; or
3. Under the age of 60 with a disability and receiving services through any of the following funded programs: CHOICE, SSBG, Title III-E or Medicaid Waiver.

Seniors receiving congregate and home delivered meal services through the Title III program are provided the opportunity to donate toward the cost of their meal; however, contributions are confidential and no individual will be turned away due to an inability to pay. The suggested donation amount is $2.00 per meal. The program is available to any senior or person with disability meeting the above listed guidelines, regardless of income.

Meals Program Goal

The goal of the Nutrition Program at CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is to provide all seniors and persons with disabilities that are in need of a hot, nutritious meal to have the opportunity to receive such a meal. CICOA provides quality meals in Marion and the surrounding counties by working with established caterers such as Chef for Hire and by contracting with valued organizations such as Meals on Wheels of Hamilton and Hendricks Counties.

Menus

Current Quarterly Menus and Nutritional Analyses

2008 Holiday Schedule (Closures - no food served)

New Year's Day| January 1st
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 21st
President's Day | February 18th
Memorial Day | May 26th
Independence Day | July 4th
Labor Day | September 1st
Thanksgiving | November 27th and 28th
Christmas Day | December 25th

Neighborhood Lunch Program

CICOA serves lunch at 29 Neighborhood Meal Sites where older adults can enjoy a hot, nutritious meal and socialize with others. To access a listing of the Neighborhood Meal Sites in Marion and the surrounding counties, please click the following link: Neighborhood Meal Sites

The lunch service times for each Neighborhood Meal Site varies. Reservations are required so please contact the phone number on the Neighborhood Meal Sites listing to make a reservation and find out when lunch is served.

Each meal location also accepts Food Stamps as a form of payment for your contribution. If you have additional questions regarding this process feel free to contact our office.

Finally, persons under the age of 60 are more than welcome to accompany a senior to the lunch program. The cost of the meal for a person under age 60 is $6.00.

Home Delivered Meals

Hot lunches are delivered daily (M-F) to any person who is at least 60 years of age, confined to the home due to health problems, and is unable to prepare meals. If you or someone you know is in need of home delivered meals, please contact our Information & Assistance Department (I&A) at 317-254-3660 or 1-800-489-9550. When you contact I&A you will Need the following information:

1. Meal recipient name, address, phone, social security number and date of birth;
2. Contact information of the nearest living relative or friend;
3. List of current medications;
4. Current eating habits (Nutrition Screen questions will be asked)

Nutrition Staff Contact Information

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, Nutrition Services
4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: 317-803-6042 or 1-800-489-9550
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Director of Nutrition Services: Kelli Tungate (ktungate@cicoa.org)
Regional Manager: Sondra Rogers (srogers@cicoa.org)
Regional Manager: Nancy Hann (nhann@cicoa.org)
Regional Manager: Linda Swinigan (lswinigan@cicoa.org)