Meals on Wheels Program Organized by DuPage Seniors Citizens Council

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL- On May 26, 2021, outside Abington Distinctive Banquets Downers Grove IL. DuPage Seniors Citizens Council Sushila Ray who is Location Manager said organizing outside lunch and when are we currently providing lunch We began meal pick up events from Abbington Distinctive Banquets in September 2020 due to COVID-19. Currently, we are serving meals from this particular location twice a month on Wednesday. She said also we are more than meals we have delivered more meals to homebound seniors than any other organization in Illinois. But DSCC is more than Meals on Wheels. DSCC is dedicated to helping seniors navigate through the daily challenges they face as they age.

DSCC also provides services from Well-Being Checks to Minor Home Repairs to helping seniors care for their pets, DSCC provides important services that help our seniors live independently. we have a meal on wheels menus, Minor Home Repair services, Contractor Referrals, Health & Wellness Education, Pet Care & Food, Assistance, Community Assistance, Community Dining, Friendly Visits and Assistance, Friendly Phone Calls, Senior Sign up and Yard Clean Ups Services we are providing to our community.

 

DSCC offers a wide variety of food choices when we deliver meals to seniors in DuPage County. Whether it is traditional comfort foods, fresh summer salads or spicy ethnic foods, DSCC has something for everyone. Variety is the spice of life – enjoy! All or home-delivered meals include 1%, skim milk or calcium-fortified water, and margarine. We do offer substitutions for those seniors needing diabetic/calorie control. Please note that some of our menu items are subject to change without prior notice.

 

Meals on Wheels started in 1954 in Philadelphia when a small group of citizens delivered the first meal to seniors in need. They have been delivering meals ever since. Today, Meals on Wheels America helps over 2.4 MILLION seniors each year with home-delivered meals and other support services. Food is provided by Jigar’s Kitchen in Carol Stream. The person who has coordinated the pickup is Tracy Halunka who is our Nutrition Operations Manager. Working at the event will be Ashley Mitchell who is an Administrative Assistant